Cook

Cook
Up to $25 per hour, dependent upon experience. Every other weekend off and shifts end by 7 PM.  Cook for residents who'll know your name at The Shores in Ocean City, NJ.

The Shores, a United Methodist Communities senior living community, is hiring a Cook for our dining team.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and serve meals with attention to consistency, presentation, flavor, and proper temperature
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards through prep, storage, service, and cleaning
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines to support quality, reduce waste, and control cost
• Support daily dining service, catering, special events, and retail food programs
• Keep your workstation clean and safe

What You'll Need

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• 1–2 years of cooking or meal preparation experience
• Able to read recipes and safety instructions and communicate with the care team in English

Preferred:

• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training

Pay & Benefits

• Up to $25 per hour, dependent on experience
• Eligible after 60 days full-time: medical, dental, vision, prescription, legal, and life insurance, single coverage as low as $40/week
• Group and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition assistance, professional development, e-learning
• Generous PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance and discount programs

Schedule

• Full-time and per diem shifts available
• Choose 6:00 AM–2:00 PM , 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, or 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Every other weekend, climate-controlled kitchen year-round

Before You Apply

• Requires a drug test and background check
• Flu vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions may be requested

Next steps:
Apply today and hear back within 48 hours. We review applications on a rolling basis.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.