Senior Living Cook — Free Meals, Growth & Flexible Hours

Arbor Company; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meal for Each Work Shift

Employee Assistance Program – Wellness

Competitive Pay Rates

Paid Time Off for Full Time and Part‑T

Turn PTO Into Cash

Options To Get Paid on Your Own Scope

Certified Great Place to Work

Pathways For Growth Opportunities

DEI Training

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Rep.

Emergency Financial Assistance

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Matching

Job summary

The Arbor Company is hiring a Cook in Basking Ridge, NJ to join our care-focused dining team. You will prepare meals, follow menu cycles, and ensure high quality service for residents, with attention to dietary modifications and recipes designed for comfort and nutrition.

You will support stock deliveries, rotation, and safety protocols while collaborating with the Dining Director to manage prep and service flow, ensuring a positive resident dining experience.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or training or restaurant cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling and portion control.
• Experience with special diets and long-term care preferred.
• Experience with large batch cooking (100+ servings) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals using established recipes and menus.
• Assist with food stock deliveries and rotation of products.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety per schedules and protocols.
• Communicate with the Dining Director on prep, production and service flow.

Skills

Culinary training

Kitchen basics

Special diets

Large batch cooking

Resident relations

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

The Arbor Company is hiring a Cook in Basking Ridge, NJ to join our care-focused dining team. You will prepare meals, follow menu cycles, and ensure high quality service for residents, with attention to dietary modifications and recipes designed for comfort and nutrition.

You will support stock deliveries, rotation, and safety protocols while collaborating with the Dining Director to manage prep and service flow, ensuring a positive resident dining experience.