Senior Living Cook — Part-Time, Weekends & Growth

Discovery Senior Living; Woodbury (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early access to earned wages beforepay

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and holidays (part-time)

401(K) with employer match

Paid training

Opportunities for growth and advance

Company provided uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Management Group is seeking a Cook for Woodbury Mews in Woodbury, NJ. This part-time position requires morning and night shifts with weekend availability, offering hourly pay between $18.00 and $19.00.

You will prepare meals in a structured kitchen, following standardized recipes, while ensuring quality, safety, and a warm, home-like dining experience for residents. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, adhering to food safety guidelines, and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior living or similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of production methods, portion control, and food safety/handling.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• High attention to detail, especially in presentation and plating.
• Availability to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of hot and cold menu items, including work on the grill, saute9 station, salad bar, and service line.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure proper preparation, portioning, taste, and presentation of food.
• Taste and check food for quality, palatability, and adherence to culinary standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all food preparation and service areas.
• Support a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment in accordance with food safety and handling guidelines, including maintaining temperature logs, overseeing food storage and date maintenance.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create an exceptional dining experience for residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Senior living experience

Production methods

Portion control

Food safety/handling

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Job description

Discovery Management Group is seeking a Cook for Woodbury Mews in Woodbury, NJ. This part-time position requires morning and night shifts with weekend availability, offering hourly pay between $18.00 and $19.00.

You will prepare meals in a structured kitchen, following standardized recipes, while ensuring quality, safety, and a warm, home-like dining experience for residents. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, adhering to food safety guidelines, and collaborating with the