United Methodist Communities

Cook

Bristol Glen - Newton, NJ - Full Time

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.

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.

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