What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors?
Cook
Full-Time | $19-$22 per hour
UMC Bristol Glen, Newton NJ
$19 to $22 an hour, a 10:30am to 7pm shift with no early mornings, and every other weekend off. Cook lunch and dinner for the residents of Bristol Glen in Newton, NJ.
Bristol Glen is a nonprofit senior living community on 74 acres in Newton. It has independent living, assisted living, memory care, and a 60-bed nursing and rehab center. In our kitchen, you cook for the same residents every day, and they notice when a meal is good. Bristol Glen has been certified as a Great Place to Work 9 years in a row.
What you'll do
- Prepare and cook meals for residents using established menus, recipes, and serving guidelines
- Create appealing, high-quality dishes while maintaining proper food temperatures and presentation
- Follow safe food handling, sanitation, and dietary guidelines throughout meal preparation and service
- Support special dining events, seasonal celebrations, and other community meal functions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen workspace
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth meal service and a positive dining experience for residents
What you’ll need
Required:
- 1 year of cooking experience. Restaurant, school, hospital, and senior living kitchens all count.
- Able to read recipes and food labels, and talk with the team about food safety and allergies
Preferred:
- Experience cooking special diets or working in a healthcare or senior living kitchen
- ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Manager certificate
Pay and benefits
- $19.00 to $22.00 an hour, based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Group life and voluntary life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
- Tuition assistance professional development, and online learning
- Employee assistance program and employee discounts
Schedule
- Full time, 5 days a week, 10:30am to 7pm
- Every other weekend off
Before you start
Job offers depend on a background check, references, and a drug test. A flu shot is required, and you can ask for a medical or religious exemption.
How to apply
Apply in about 5 minutes. We review applications every day and aim to reply within 48 hours.
Salary : $19 - $22