Senior Living Cook – Flexible Part-Time Shifts

Bentley Commons; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Paid training

Retention incentives

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Bentley Commons in Hackettstown, NJ is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare high-quality meals for our residents. You will follow established menus, recipes, and dietary requirements while maintaining food safety standards in a team-oriented kitchen.

This part-time role offers breakfast and dinner shifts (6:00 AM–2:00 PM and 3:00 PM–7:30 PM) with flexibility. You’ll collaborate with Dining Services and support special events to deliver a positive dining experience for older adults.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for residents or similar setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and production schedules
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and meet quality and presentation standards
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and kitchen safety requirements
• Prepare meals that accommodate residents’ dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences
• Review menus and production sheets before meal preparation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food and ingredients
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation
• Assist with receiving, storing, and maintaining food supplies
• Monitor inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly
• Work closely with Dining Services staff to support smooth meal service
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident programs as needed
• Complete additional kitchen and food service duties as assigned

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Bentley Commons in Hackettstown, NJ is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare high-quality meals for our residents. You will follow established menus, recipes, and dietary requirements while maintaining food safety standards in a team-oriented kitchen.

This part-time role offers breakfast and dinner shifts (6:00 AM–2:00 PM and 3:00 PM–7:30 PM) with flexibility. You’ll collaborate with Dining Services and support special events to deliver a positive dining experience for older adults.