Senior Living Cook | Part/Full-Time | Great Benefits

Distinctive Living; Warren Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance

Team Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Distinctive Living's Mira Vie at Warren in New Jersey is seeking a cook for part-time and full-time roles. Experience in senior living/assisted living is preferred, and the kitchen team supports the Restaurant and Hospitality Department to deliver high-quality meals.

The role focuses on meal quality, dietary compliance, and safe food handling, with opportunities for growth in a caring, value-driven culture and a community dedicated to residents' comfort and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in food service required.
• Minimum of three years' experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality with planning, directing, controlling, communicating, and coaching in the Food Service Department.
• Follows the Menu Program that meets nutritional requirements, as directed by the Director, Food Service. If assisting with food purchasing, then follows buying practices approved by the management company. Conforms to policy and procedures for all special diets offered.
• Responds to resident likes and dislikes maintaining high resident satisfaction. Ensures that all foods are prepared to the satisfaction of residents and in accordance with safe food handling practices.
• Maintains food temperatures and time controls during storage, production, and serving according to required food safety standards. Correctly uses equipment that meets all health department standards. Stores and dates all food items appropriately and properly.
• Ensures that staff provides a service to maintain good resident experiences during meal times. Circulates in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals.
• Provides input and support to the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality on new hires and training staff in the dietary department. Provides input to the Director, Food Service on evaluations as needed with all staff to ensure that all work done in the dietary department is done appropriately. Brings all performance issues to the Director, Restaurant and Hospitality.
• Maintains a clean kitchen. This includes all equipment, walls, dry storage, cold storage cooking, and preparation surfaces and dish storage areas.
• Ensures they and any employees reporting to them work in a safe manner and that potentially hazardous conditions are managed. Compliant with safety standards.
• Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions to assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills

Food service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Distinctive Living's Mira Vie at Warren in New Jersey is seeking a cook for part-time and full-time roles. Experience in senior living/assisted living is preferred, and the kitchen team supports the Restaurant and Hospitality Department to deliver high-quality meals.

The role focuses on meal quality, dietary compliance, and safe food handling, with opportunities for growth in a caring, value-driven culture and a community dedicated to residents' comfort and satisfaction.