About this role
Title: Cook
Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time
Hours: 24 hours/week
Work Shift: Flexible with days. 10:45 AM - 6:45 PM, weekends are required on a rotation-basis
Rate of Pay: $18-20 per hour based on experience
When you work at Sedgebrook, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
Sedgebrook is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department, including maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.
We offer a generous benefits package for eligible employees which includes:
- 401K with Company Match
- Get Paid Daily with DailyPay!
- Employee Meal Program
- Free Meals
- Employee Assistance Program
- Indoor Parking Garage
- Free In-house gym membership
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook:
- Prepares and serves sauteed, fried, grilled, steamed, and baked items, as well as sauces and soups per standardized recipes.
- Ensures proper presentation of all food items and ensures HACCP procedures are followed.
- Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
- Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
- Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
- Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience.
- Food Service Sanitation certification or ability to obtain one after employment.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Knowledge of HACCP procedures.
- Strong customer service and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in high volume cooking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or special events preferred.
- Culinary degree preferred.
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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Other facts
About Laurel Circle
Laurel Circle is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located on 28 beautifully landscaped acres in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Our community offers an active lifestyle to seniors where they can live and enjoy a variety of traditional and non-traditional social activities, freshly prepared dining, a robust calendar of wellness classes, and quality healthcare services provided by compassionate caregivers.
At Laurel Circle, we put people first, always. Our members come from all walks of life and having a team that is reflective of those we serve is vital to everyone’s success. The strength of our team comes from the many hands, voices, and hearts essential for serving, fostering growth, and elevating one another. We are passionate about serving people and we are deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.
There are opportunities throughout our community in multiple departments including culinary, care services and nursing, operations and facilities, social and wellness programming, business operations, and sales.
To learn more about our available opportunities, look at the jobs tab on our LinkedIn profile or visit: https://laurel-circle.com/careers/
What you'll do
- The Cook is responsible for full-scope, hands-on production cooking, ensuring quality service and cleanliness. Responsibilities include preparing various food items, adhering to HACCP procedures, and evaluating food service quality.
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