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Cook - Senior Living Up to $25/hour, dependent on experience. Every other weekend off, and shifts end by 7 PM. Cook for residents who'll know your name at The Shores in Ocean City, NJ. The Shores, a United Methodist Communities senior living community, is hiring a Cook for our dining team. What You'll Do Create and prepare quality meals that are appealing, well-balanced, and served promptly to residents and guests Maintain safe food handling practices throughout preparation, storage, service, and kitchen cleanup Use standardized recipes and serving guidelines to support consistency, minimize waste, and promote efficient operations Assist with meal service across dining venues, community events, catered functions, and special programs Help maintain an organized, sanitary, and safety-focused kitchen environment Contribute to a positive dining experience through teamwork and attention to detail

What You'll Need Required:

High school diploma or GED 18 years of age or older 1-2 years of cooking or meal preparation experience Able to read recipes and safety instructions and communicate with the care team in

English Preferred:

ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training Pay & Benefits Up to $25/hour, dependent on experience Eligible after 60 days full-time: medical, dental, vision, prescription, legal, and life insurance, single coverage as low as $40/week Group and voluntary life insurance Tuition assistance, professional development, e-learning Generous PTO plus 9 paid holidays Retirement plan with employer match Employee assistance and discount programs Schedule Full-time and per diem shifts available Choose 6:00 AM-2:00 PM, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM, or 11:00 AM-7:00 PM Every other weekend, climate-controlled kitchen year-round Before You Apply Requires a drug test and background check Flu vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions may be requested Next Steps Apply today and hear back within 48 hours. We review applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position's essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. E-Verify Participation United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. CAENt8wyaJ