Cook

Cook

$18.35–$19.65 per hour, based on experience. Join the culinary team at Bristol Glen, a Newton, NJ senior living community certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years running. Cook meals that matter for the residents who call this home.

United Methodist Communities has served New Jersey families for more than a century. At Bristol Glen, 87% of team members say they feel they make a difference in their work — in the kitchen, that means residents who notice and appreciate a good meal, every day.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and serve meals that meet our standards for taste, appearance, and safe temperatures
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures throughout prep, service, and cleanup
• Use standardized recipes and portion controls to keep quality consistent and reduce waste
• Support dining across daily meals, catered events, special occasions, and retail food service
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safety-focused
• Work with the team to keep meals on time and the dining experience positive
• Help with routine cleaning, stocking, and kitchen organization

What you'll need:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read recipes and food safety labels, and communicate with the team about food safety and resident allergies

Preferred:

• 1–2 years of cooking or meal preparation experience

Pay and benefits:

• $18.35–$19.65 per hour, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
• Generous paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program and employee discount programs

Schedule: Full-time, 5 days a week with alternating weekends.

Ready to apply? We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within 48 hours

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.