Senior Living Kitchen Cook - Nutritious Meals & Stable Hours

Benchmark Senior Living; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Discounted Meals

Paid Training

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Cook in New York to make a difference in residents' lives by preparing delicious, healthy meals aligned with Benchmark policies. The role is overseen by the Food Services Director and emphasizes quality dining and compliance with applicable standards.

We value energy, dedication to quality cuisine, and a strong work-life balance with reliable, schedule-stabilizing hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary Arts training preferred.
• 2 years of dietary experience.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures, laws, and guidelines for food service operations.
• Leadership ability and ability to supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Assures all dietary procedures are followed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively (meat slicer, food processor, mixers, ovens, grills, steamers, dishwasher, dumb waiter, warmer cabinets).
• Establishes food production line to ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Represents the community with a positive attitude when interacting with residents and families.
• Prepares and serves nutritious meals with high-quality presentation and flavor.

Skills

Culinary arts

Leadership

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts training preferred

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a Cook in New York to make a difference in residents' lives by preparing delicious, healthy meals aligned with Benchmark policies. The role is overseen by the Food Services Director and emphasizes quality dining and compliance with applicable standards.

We value energy, dedication to quality cuisine, and a strong work-life balance with reliable, schedule-stabilizing hours.