Cook/Chef - Full Time Job at Maplewood at Princeton LLC, Jamesburg, NJ

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  • Maplewood at Princeton LLC
  • Jamesburg, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Cook/Chef
Location: Princeton
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $22 - $26/hourly
Department: Culinary Services

About Us:
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Staff Accountants to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Position Summary: The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and appetizing method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame
  • Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room
  • Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control
  • Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director
  • Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment
  • Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

  • Serve Safe Certification Required
  • Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
  • Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines
  • Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings
  • Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills
  • Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English

Why You'll Love working for Us: 

  • Competitive wages
  • Flexible shifts
  • Growth opportunities
  • Bonus & incentive programs
  • Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

Education

Required
  • High School or better
Preferred
  • Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred
  • Training

Behaviors

Preferred
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Flexible hours,

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