Cook- Part Time
About The Position
PART TIME COOK Location: Brandywine Assisted Living, Mahwah, NJ Salary: $24.00 - $28.00 Hourly Schedule: Sunday- Monday Afternoon 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior customer service or hospitality experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
Nice To Haves
- Prior customer service or hospitality experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef in all phases of meal preparation
- Prepare salad bar offerings, desserts, and bakery items
- Maintain the highest standards of sanitation and safety practices in all phases of kitchen operation, food preparation, and storage
- Maintain a working knowledge of culinary methods as related to ingredient preparation and recipe execution
- Assist Executive Chef with meal preparation as assigned
- Assist in procurement of food inventory and supplies
- Properly label and store food items in accordance with safe storage standards
- Understand the operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment (food processor, dishwasher, convection oven, etc.)
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, including floors
- Responsible for creation and preparation of baked food items, breads, desserts, etc.
- Perform scheduled cleaning of equipment and work according to schedule as planned by the Executive Chef
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Schedule
- On the job training
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Parking
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Resident Referral Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
