Senior Living Cook — Craft Delights for Residents

Monarch Communities; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Rx)

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Monarch Communities is seeking a Cook to join its culinary team for senior living residents, families, and guests. Reports to the Director of Culinary Services and prepares high-quality meals in accordance with sanitation regulations.

Includes inventory, record keeping, and regulatory compliance while delivering a complete menu. The role offers full-time employment with optional part-time weekends and a pay rate of $20.00–$24.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Maintains a current ServSafe certification or able to obtain ServSafe certification.
• One year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and special diets.
• High school diploma or GED accepted.
• Organizational, time management skills and demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals.
• Ensure special dietary needs are met and prepare texture modified food, as directed.
• Ensure compliance with all record keeping, food safety and risk management requirements.
• Monitor food preparation, storage and handling to ensure adherence with HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols to ensure compliance with all food service regulations and policies.
• Maintain accurate hot and cold food, refrigerator, and freezer temperature logs.

Skills

ServSafe certification

One year experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Decision-making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Monarch Communities is seeking a Cook to join its culinary team for senior living residents, families, and guests. Reports to the Director of Culinary Services and prepares high-quality meals in accordance with sanitation regulations.

Includes inventory, record keeping, and regulatory compliance while delivering a complete menu. The role offers full-time employment with optional part-time weekends and a pay rate of $20.00–$24.00 per hour.