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Prep Cook (Full Time)
Erickson Living • New Providence, NJ 07974 • Posted 3 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $16.18/hr • Entry Level
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Erickson Living is seeking a Prep Cook for Lantern Hill, a luxurious continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey. The role involves working with a dining team to prepare high-quality menu items using scratch cooking and chef-inspired culinary creations. This full-time evening shift position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, education assistance, and more.
Responsibilities
- Work with a dining team that makes a difference in residents' lives every day.
- Assist in the consistent preparation of all food items according to proper safety and cooking techniques.
- Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and work station.
- Use culinary talents to prepare and assemble high quality menu items that drive resident satisfaction.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year cook to order experience is preferred.
- Weekend and holiday availability is required.
- Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English is required.
Preferred
- Prior service and/or kitchen experience is highly preferred.
About Erickson Living
Erickson Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living solutions in the United States, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Established in 1983, the company operates a diverse portfolio of senior living communities across multiple states, providing high-quality care and services to older adults. Erickson Senior Living is focused on fostering an active and engaging lifestyle for residents through amenities such as fitness centers, dining options, social activities, and on-site healthcare services.
Full Job Description
Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living
Lantern Hill is a luxurious 20-acre continuing care retirement community located in Union County, New Jersey in the borough of New Providence. We're part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states-and growing.
We are hiring Prep Cooks who can bring their passion for great food, teamwork, and culinary experience to our fine dining restaurants. Our Signature Dining program embraces scratch cooking and chef-inspired culinary creations that set us apart from our competitors.
**Schedule:** Full Time Evening Shift.
**How you will make an impact:**
+ Work with a dining team that makes a difference in our residents' lives every day.
+ Assist in the consistent preparation all food items according to proper safety and cooking techniques.
+ Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and work station.
+ Use your culinary talents to prepare and assemble high quality menu items that drive resident satisfaction.
**What we offer:**
+ Quality of life - most of our restaurant's employees' are out before 9pm!
+ Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law..
+ 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
+ Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
+ State-of-the-art kitchens, top-of-the-line equipment.
+ Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices.
+ A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
+ Compensation: Starting at $16.18 per hour.
**What you will need:**
+ High school diploma or GED is preferred.
+ Minimum of 1 year cook to order experience is preferred.
+ Weekend and holiday availability is required.
+ Prior service and/or kitchen experience is highly preferred.
+ Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English is required.
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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