Dietary Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Dietary Cook - Senior Living
UMC The Shores | Ocean City, NJ

Full Time | Day Shift
Per Diem Opportunities Available | Working as Needed

Pay: $18.49/hour

UMC (United Methodist Communities) is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years , with 89% of our teammates reporting that they feel they make a difference in the work that they do!

What We're Looking for in a Dietary Cook:

• At least 2 years of cooking and meal preparation experience
• At least 3 years of related work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

What You'll Do as a Dietary Cook:

• Prepares and serves high-quality meals with attention to consistency, presentation, flavor, and proper food temperature
• Maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards throughout all stages of food preparation, storage, service, and kitchen cleaning
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and proper cooking techniques to support quality, reduce waste, and ensure cost-effective meal production
• Supports all dining operations as a collaborative member of the culinary team, including daily dining service, catering, special events, and retail food programs
• Assists in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations

Why Join UMC?

At UMC, our mission is clear and deeply rooted in faith: "Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life."

We are proud of our long-standing commitment to residents and teammates, with over 115 years of service across New Jersey. Our culture is built on Compassion, Respect, Stewardship, and Service .

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years ! Recent teammate feedback highlights:

• 89% feel they make a difference at UMC
• 89% feel they are able to take time off when needed
• 87% feel welcomed when they join the organization
• 87% feel their work has special meaning and is "not just a job"

We operate multiple care settings across New Jersey, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, short-term rehab, home care, and affordable housing communities.

Benefits for the UMC Team:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental coverage (eligible at 30 hours/week)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays (premium pay for holiday work)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development & E-Learning
• Employee Discount Program
• Group Life Insurance (fully paid by UMC)
• Optional Vision, Health Savings Account, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• On-demand pay access (get paid when you need it)
• Uniform allowances and free uniform items

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.