PT Food Service Coordinator /Cook

Columbia Cottage • Collegeville, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Cottage in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, is hiring a Food Service Coordinator /Cook to prepare meals for residents of its assisted living community. The role serves approximately 40–50 residents and includes preparing meals according to recipes, presenting and serving food, interacting with residents, and cleaning and organizing the kitchen after meals. The position calls for reliability, self-motivation, strong time management, and the ability to work well with limited supervision as part of a team.

The starting wage is $20 per hour, depending on experience and education. Part-time positions are available. Shifts vary between 8 and 12 hours: typical 8-hour shifts are 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 10:00 AM–6:30 PM, and 12-hour shifts are 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. The role requires working every other weekend. The employer describes its assisted living community as a supportive, home-like setting focused on residents’ quality of life and personalized care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable and dedicated, with strong time management skills.
• Able to initiate tasks and work well under limited supervision.
• Self-motivated.
• Commitment to work every other weekend.
• Previous cooking experience for large groups.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification is preferred.
• Catering experience is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for approximately 40–50 assisted living residents.
• Prepare food according to recipes and present it attractively.
• Serve meals and interact with residents.
• Clean and organize the kitchen after meal service.
• Arrive on time and begin preparing upcoming meals promptly.
• Work as part of a team supporting residents’ quality of life.

Benefits

• Benefits and perks for full-time and part-time employees begin on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Eligible employees may receive vacation benefits.
• Double-time pay for working holidays.
• Earned wage access.
• For full-time cooks, employer matches 20% of the first 6% contributed to a 401(k).
• Opportunities to grow and advance from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED