Senior Living Cook - Flexible Scheduling & Meaningful Meals

Kaplan Senior Living; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for eligible

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off for eligible employees

401(k)

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Paid training

Retention incentives

Flexible scheduling where available

Supportive and team-oriented work env

Meaningful work serving older adults

Job summary

Kaplan Senior Living in Hillsborough Township, NJ is seeking a cook to prepare meals for residents according to established menus and dietary requirements. You will follow safety standards, maintain a clean kitchen, and work closely with Dining Services to ensure timely, high-quality meals.

The role requires previous cooking experience in healthcare or senior living environments, strong time-management, and the ability to handle different dietary needs while providing thoughtful, attentive

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or senior living food service.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus and production schedules.
• Ability to prepare meals for individuals with dietary needs.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.

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

Follow recipes

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Dependable attendance

Job description

Kaplan Senior Living in Hillsborough Township, NJ is seeking a cook to prepare meals for residents according to established menus and dietary requirements. You will follow safety standards, maintain a clean kitchen, and work closely with Dining Services to ensure timely, high-quality meals.

The role requires previous cooking experience in healthcare or senior living environments, strong time-management, and the ability to handle different dietary needs while providing thoughtful, attentive