Cook

Location
Princeton, NJ, USA
Employment type
Full-time, Temporary
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Last seen
Oct 9, 2026

About the role

Position: Cook

Reports to: Director of Culinary

FLSA Status: Full-time

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Cook, you will support the delivery and execution of quality food service to residents and guests.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision. - Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations. - Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc. - Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift. - Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system. - Cooking order according to food health and safety standards. - Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes. - Handling multiple food orders at one time. - Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive. - Dressing order for presentation. - Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides. - Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner. - Storing all food properly. - Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils. - Reordering stock and food supplies. - Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed. - Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS). - Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

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Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment - Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently - Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift - Self-motivated and self-directed - Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks - Capable of quickly handling multiple orders - High school degree or equivalent - Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read and write.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

- Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand. - Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside - Sit – sit infrequently - Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds - Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds - Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds - Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available - Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. - Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less. - Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.