• Chef-Assisted Living

    Van Dyk Health Care (Hawthorne, NJ)


    Chef-Assisted Living

     

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    Department: Assisted Living

     

    Posted: 11/12/2025

     

    Location Name: *Van Dyk Park Place

     

    Wage: Depends on Experience

     

    Position Type: Full Time/Part Time/ Per Diem

     

    Van Dyk Park Place- Assisted Living is interviewing for a Chef

     

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    Shift/Hours: Rotating 6am-2pm/11am-7pm

     

    Pay Rate = $23.00-$26.00 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.