Cook - Assisted Living Apply Now! Back to search Location: Hawthorne, NJ Department: Assisted Living Posted: 02/07/2025 Location Name: *Van Dyk Park Place Wage: Depends on Experience Position Type: FT/PT/PER DIEM Van Dyk Park Place- Assisted Living is interviewing for a Full-Time Cook Location: 644 Goffle Rd, Hawthorne, NJ, When searching for your next career, pick the company that has award-winning staff. Our secret is simple. A 71-year legacy of service, Great Place to Work certified for 7 years in a row, and family values that still matter. Apply today! Shift/Hours: 11:00a-7:00p/ 6:00a-2:00p Pay: $24-$27 per hour Education/Experience/Personal Requirements: + Commercial cooking experience preferred or domestic cooking experience with large groups. + Enjoy working with older adults. + Certificate in food-preparation training preferred. + Supervisory experience preferred. + High school diploma or GED required. + Must have valid Food Handlers Serve Safe Certification Responsibilities + Alters or adapts recipes to accommodate special dietary needs of residents or to improve recipes. Recipes should be prepared with little or no added sodium (salt). + Maintains a written inventory of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen foods, non-food supplies, dishes and utensils. + Prepares meats for storage and portion control upon delivery; ensures proper storage of all delivered foods and ingredients. + Maintains a clean, orderly and safe kitchen environment. + Ensures proper handling, labeling and storage of food for infection control. + Ensures compliance with regulations. + Monitors portion control to meet resident' requests and minimizes waste. + Ensures attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving. + Notify Manager of malfunction of equipment or appliances. + Carries out other duties as assigned by supervisor. + Follows emergency operations plans and properly in the usage of firefighting equipment and ensures resident evacuation of the building. + Prepares food daily as outlined on the weekly menu plan. + Assists with menu planning; review and adjust menus with supervisor to accommodate foods in season, vendor sale prices, special events and holiday. + Must adhere to all Human Resources and facility policy and procedures. + Follows established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policy and procedure when performing daily tasks. Apply Now!