Cook

Newton, NJ

Full Time

Bristol Glen

Entry Level

Cook
Full-Time | $19-$22 per hour | UMC Bristol Glen, Newton NJ

$19 to $22 an hour, 10:30am - 7pm with every other weekend off. Cook breakfast and lunch for the residents of Bristol Glen in Newton, with health, dental, and vision insurance and a 403(b) with employer match.

Bristol Glen is a nonprofit senior living community on 74 acres in Newton. It includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and a 60-bed nursing and rehab center. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row, and 87% of our team members say their work makes a difference. In our kitchen, you cook for the same residents every day, and they notice when a meal is good.

What you'll do

Cook meals for residents using our standard recipes and portion sizes
Plate food that looks good, tastes good, and stays at safe temperatures
Follow food safety, allergy, and sanitation rules from prep through cleanup
Help with catered events, holiday meals, and on-site retail food service
Keep your station clean, stocked, and organized
Work with the dining team to get every meal out on time

What you'll need

Required:

At least 1 year of cooking experience. Restaurant, school, hospital, and senior living kitchens all count.
Ability to read recipes and food labels, and to talk with the team about food safety and resident allergies

Preferred:

Experience cooking for special diets or in a healthcare or senior living kitchen
ServSafe Food Handler or 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 -7pm
Every other weekend off
No evening shifts

Before you start
Job offers depend on a background check, references, and a drug test. A flu shot is required, and you can request a medical or religious exemption.

How to apply
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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.

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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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