What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Full Time position at Morningstar Living?
Are you a skilled cook looking for a stable schedule, full benefits, and true work-life balance?
Morningstar Living is currently hiring a Full-Time Cook for our Moravian Hall Square Campus in Nazareth, PA. This is a unique culinary opportunity offering features that are not typical for cook positions — including a set schedule, full medical, dental, and vision benefits, and only every other weekend and holiday rotation.
If you take pride in preparing quality meals, enjoy working in a team-oriented kitchen, and value consistency and balance, this is the perfect fit.
Morningstar Living offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with low deductibles
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Company-Sponsored Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company participation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Perks at Work – exclusive employee discounts
About the Cook Role
The Cook plays an essential role in the daily operation of our Culinary Services Department. This position is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals while maintaining safety, sanitation, and consistency standards.
What will I do as a Cook?
- Preparing and serving food in accordance with departmental policies, safety standards, and sanitation regulations
- Producing menu items using standardized recipes and production records to ensure proper portions and quality
- Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen areas
- Assisting with food preparation across kitchen areas as needed
- Adhering to federal, state, and local regulations, including Department of Health standards
- Wearing proper uniform and attending required in-services
- Supporting a respectful, collaborative kitchen environment
What do I need to be the Cook?
- Minimum of two (2) years of cooking experience, preferably in batch cooking
- Dependable, consistent, and team-oriented
- Ability to interact positively with residents and coworkers
- Strong time management and ability to work independently
- Ability to read and follow recipes, production sheets, and written instructions
- Commitment to cleanliness and food safety (“clean as you go” philosophy)
Why choose Morningstar Living?
Our organization opened the Moravian Hall Square campus in 1988. This location is now home to over 300 senior residents experiencing the regions' best services in Assisted Living, Memory Support Care, Rehabilitation, and Nursing Care. Heritage Village Campus sits on 50 acres of lush countryside offering a cottage community in a village setting.
- The Health & Wellness Center at Moravian Hall Square has earned its U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Home 2025 status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,”, the highest possible rating, for both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. Of nearly 15,000 nursing homes evaluated only 19% earned this designation for Short-Term Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care (or both).
- Moravian Hall Square was awarded the national "Excellence in Care (EIC) Dementia Care Program of Distinction" by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
Our focus at Morningstar Living is to maintain the health and wellness of our customers, by being the conduit for each customer to live life well. And there is no greater joy and satisfaction than the friendship and bond you will build with our customers, along with the supportive, caring team around you. But the best part? You have the ability to work a schedule that works for you and your family... because work-life balance is key to your formula for success.
Morningstar Living requires all employees age 18 and older to be vaccinated against Influenza. Morningstar Living will recognize qualified medical and religious exemptions.
Morningstar Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.