Resident-Focused Cook for Nutritious, Appetizing Meals

Benchmark Senior Living; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms

Discounted Meal Program

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Roseland, NJ is looking for a Cook to provide healthy and delicious meals for our residents. The Cook will prepare food in accordance with established standards and guidelines, ensuring quality service at all times. This role requires a high school diploma, culinary training, and at least two years of dietary experience.

Join a supportive team that values dedication to quality cuisine and offers benefits including a 401k plan, medical/dental coverage, and a discounted meal program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary Arts training preferred.
• 2 years of dietary experience.
• Must possess leadership ability.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand in one place for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals ensuring high-quality presentation.
• Operate all kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Ensure all dietary procedures are followed.
• Assist in establishing food production line.

Skills

Knowledge of dietary procedures

Leadership ability

Customer service attitude

Culinary skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts training preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.

We are looking for a Cook to join our team! As a Benchmark cook, your main role will be to make a difference in the lives of our residents by providing delicious and healthy meals. As a cook you will prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations with established Benchmark policies and procedures. The Food Services Director will oversee these duties to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.

If you possess a dedication for creating quality cuisine, provide an energetic presence to your work, and are looking for a company that aligns with those values, then this opportunity is made for you! Take control of your work life balance with reliable, schedule-stabilizing hours.

Responsibilities

• Assures all dietary procedures are followed.
• Must be able to operate all kitchen equipment safely and effectively. Equipment may include a meat slicer, food processor, mixers, ovens, grills, steamers, dishwasher, dumb waiter, warmer cabinets.
• Assists in establishing food production line to ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Represents the community with a positive attitude and pride when interacting with potential residents and families.
• Prepares and serves nutritious meals, ensuring high-quality presentation and flavorful meals for our residents.
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Culinary Arts training preferred
• 2 years of dietary experience
• Must have knowledge of dietary procedures, as well as related laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This is primarily a standing position, may need to stand in one place for extended periods of time.
  
  

Benefits

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
• Eligibility may vary by employment status
  
  

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.