Senior Living Cook — Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

Monarch Communities; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Parking

Job summary

Monarch Communities in Kennett Square, PA is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare meals for our senior living residents, families, and guests. Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services, you will study recipes, plan menus, ensure food safety, and maintain records.

The role emphasizes quality, sanitation compliance, and friendly dining experiences. Part-time schedules include every other weekend, with opportunities for on-the-job training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Maintains a current ServSafe certification or able to obtain ServSafe certification.
• One year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and special diets.
• High school diploma or GED accepted
• Competent in organizational, time management skills and demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals.
• Ensure special dietary needs are met and preparing texture modified food, as directed.
• Ensure compliance with all record keeping, food safety and risk management requirements.
• Monitor food preparation, storage and handling to ensure adherence with HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols to ensure compliance with all food service regulations and policies.
• Maintain accurate hot and cold food, refrigerator, and freezer temperature logs

Skills

ServSafe certification

Food preparation

Dietary modification knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Monarch Communities in Kennett Square, PA is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare meals for our senior living residents, families, and guests. Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services, you will study recipes, plan menus, ensure food safety, and maintain records.

The role emphasizes quality, sanitation compliance, and friendly dining experiences. Part-time schedules include every other weekend, with opportunities for on-the-job training and benefits.