Cook at Monarch Communities

Mahwah, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Meal Preparation, Sanitation Practices, Culinary Methods, Food Inventory Management, Recipe Execution, Team Collaboration, Client Satisfaction, Kitchen Equipment Operation, Baking, Food Storage, Supervisory Skills, Physical Stamina

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Monarch/Brandywine Senior Living Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Job Description FULL TIME CHEF Location: Brandywine Assisted Living, Mahwah, NJ Salary: $24.00 - $28.00 Hourly Brandywine Living, a premier provider of quality senior living, is seeking a Chef to join our team! The Chef will assist the Executive Chef in all phases of meal preparation. Prepares salad bar offerings, desserts, and bakery items and is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and safety practices in all phases of kitchen operation, food preparation, and storage. Maintains a working knowledge of culinary methods as related to ingredient preparation and recipe execution. Assists Executive Chef with meal preparation as assigned. May assist in procurement of food inventory and supplies. Properly labels and stores food items in accordance with safe storage standards. Understands the operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment (food processor, dishwasher, convection oven, etc.) Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment, including floors. Responsible for creation and preparation of baked food items, breads, desserts, etc. Performs scheduled cleaning of equipment and work according to schedule as planned by the Executive Chef. Being a Brandywine team member means having the opportunity to be something more than an employee. Great possibilities lie ahead – to grow as a person and in your career. It’s an opportunity to become your personal best. Qualifications Previous experience in a licensed health setting is preferred. Current Food Safe certificate is required as is knowledge of all cooking systems in a large kitchen. Experience with producing meals from scratch and ability to follow recipes. Previous supervisory experience is an asset A team-player who is committed to providing client satisfaction Must have valid government issued photo ID for travel to site Be able to handle the following physical demands: Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs Climb ladders or stairs Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit according to task for extended lengths of time Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands Perform work with arms at full length Work with arms above shoulder height Additional Information Benefits Offered(Full Time): Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance FSA (Commuter/Parking) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Retirement with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Other Compensation Programs: Employee Referral Bonus Resident Referral Bonus Equal Opportunity Statement: Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

The Chef will assist the Executive Chef in all phases of meal preparation, including preparing salad bar offerings, desserts, and bakery items. They are responsible for maintaining sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen and assisting with food inventory procurement.