Full-Time Cook

Job Details: Job Location: CRANES MILL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY - West Caldwell, NJ, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our culinary team. This position plays a crucial role in preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our Residents, visitors and staff, as well as catering for special events and functions.Responsibilities:· Prepare daily meals following provided menus and recipes.· Ensure food preparation meets health and safety standards.· Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.· Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and timely meal service.· Excellent communication skills· Maintain a clean and organized work area with the assistance of others· Experience, knowledge, or the willingness to learn puree, ground, and chopped techniques for special diet patients· Self-motivated to perform at your highest levels· Willingness to learn new techniques while sharing your skill set with others·· Experience as a cook or related role required· Ability to work independently with limited supervision required· Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage· Food safety certification required· Demonstrates basic math and counting skills· Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal· This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing.Qualifications: Prior experience working in a professional kitchenProven knife skillsServSafe Certified (preferred)