Cook The Residence at Basking Ridge
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring a Cook at The Residence at Basking Ridge in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The Cook helps provide a restaurant-style dining experience for residents, prepares and cooks meals according to recipes and approved menus, and supports the kitchen’s cleanliness, safety, and sanitation. The role works closely with the Culinary Services Director and/or Executive Director to support resident satisfaction and may assist with supervising culinary staff and carrying out dining enhancement programs. The position is listed as per diem, with an hourly wage range of $25.00 to $28.25 based on years of experience. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment and Serve Safe Certification. Previous experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting is preferred. The role requires the ability to handle kitchen equipment, follow recipes and production guides, and perform the listed physical tasks.
Requirements
- Ability to build positive, strong relationships with associates, coworkers, and residents.
- Commitment to excellent customer service and ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
- Ability to accept direction from superiors or experienced staff.
- Ability to share job knowledge or resident information with experienced staff and others as needed.
- Ability to give and welcome feedback.
- Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking, and service.
- Ability to read and follow recipes, printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
- Minimum of 1–3 years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
- Serve Safe Certification.
- Ability to perform the physical demands listed, including lifting at least 15 pounds, carrying objects, pushing and pulling carts, and walking, sitting, standing, turning, crouching, kneeling, stooping, bending, and reaching as tasks dictate.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Previous experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
- Work with the Culinary Services Director and/or Executive Director to support resident satisfaction with food and dining programs.
- Assist the Culinary Director with supervision of culinary staff.
- Assist with preparation and execution of LCB Dining enhancement programs.
- Maintain kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
- Open and/or close the kitchen and follow assigned cleaning schedules.
- Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
- Estimate daily or weekly food and supply needs and communicate them to the food service director or assistant food service director.
- Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
- Document food temperatures before service and refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
- Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
- Keep kitchen floors clean by sweeping and mopping, and empty trash.
- Assist with transportation and storage of food and supplies.
- Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
Benefits
- Full-time associates: health, vision, and dental benefits; 401(k); paid time off; and holiday pay, starting from Day One.
- Part-time associates working 24–29 hours: paid time off and holiday pay.
- Possibility of tuition reimbursement for part-time associates.
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Education Level
High school or GED
