Senior Living Cook | Health Benefits & PTO

Monarch Communities; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Monarch Communities is hiring a skilled food service team member in New Jersey to prepare and serve meals, ensure sanitation, and maintain regulatory compliance. The role requires ensuring dietary needs and texture-modified meals as needed, with strict adherence to HACCP, labeling, and safety protocols.

The position carries an hourly wage of $22.00 to $24.00, with full-time hours and benefits. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work at least one weekend day per week.

Qualifications

• Requires ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in food preparation and handling.
• High school diploma or GED accepted.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; good judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Availability to work at least one weekend day per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals as directed.
• Meet dietary needs and texture-modified food requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor food preparation, storage and handling for HACCP compliance and proper labeling.
• Keep temperature logs for hot/cold foods, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Attend in-service training and follow all regulations and community policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Monarch Communities is hiring a skilled food service team member in New Jersey to prepare and serve meals, ensure sanitation, and maintain regulatory compliance. The role requires ensuring dietary needs and texture-modified meals as needed, with strict adherence to HACCP, labeling, and safety protocols.

The position carries an hourly wage of $22.00 to $24.00, with full-time hours and benefits. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work at least one weekend day per week.