COOK | MILL GARDENS | FULL TIME DAY SHIFT (24825)

BER1003BRMC

Midland Park, NJ, United States4h ago

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Salary: $50K–$56K/yr
Location: Midland Park, NJ, United States
Work style: Onsite
Job type: Full-time
Function: Hospitality & Food service
Focus area: other
Posted: 4h ago

Skills

cookingfood serviceinfection controlkitchen equipment

About the role

Join Our Team at Mill Gardens!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Mill Gardens is looking for a Cook.

Position Summary:

The cook handles and prepares food in accordance with federal and state regulations, residence policy and procedures in collaboration with, and under the supervision of, the Executive Chef. He/she maintains a clean and sanitized dining service area; assists in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products; and supervises kitchen and dining staff in the Chef's absence.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook food per recipes and instructions of the Executive Chef in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diet and food preferences.

Present food in an appetizing and attractive manner.

Ensure that food is delivered on time and in a pleasant manner.

Notify the Executive Chef of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.

Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.

Other Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications:

Prior experience in Food Services, preferably in cooking for large groups.
Interest in working with the elderly.
Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe storage and cooking temperatures for ingredients in order to avoid foodborne illness.
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on complex dishes.
Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people, such as waitstaff, dishwashers, management, and sometimes residents.
Calm demeanor to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Accountable for the dishes they prepare, measuring up to the expectations of management and residents alike.
Comprehension and organization of direct orders and recipes and the ability to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the facility.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting, and dicing.
Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat, and work shifts.

Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency certificate is required.

Possession of/or the ability to obtain a Serve Safe Certificate.

Job Setting/Physical Demands:

To fulfill job requirements, the employee must be able to perform key physical tasks for extended periods of time. Proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the residence must be used.

In a typical eight-hour day, the employee may:

Stand/walk up to eight hours a day.

Frequently support up to 70 pounds.

Occasionally lift/carry up to 35 pounds.

Frequently kneel, bend, and reach.

Salary commensurate with experience:

$ 24.00 to $27.00 per hour

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.