Cook

Cook

Up to $20/hour - based on experience

United Methodist Communities has been certified

A Great Place to Workfor the 8th year in a row, 87% of our team members say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!

United Methodist Communities is currently seeking a Cook for The Shores, our Senior Care Community located in Ocean City, NJ within picturesque Cape May County.

Ocean City was recently recognized by the HomeSnacks data website as "New Jersey's happiest town" based on lower cost of living and unemployment rates and shorter commute times in a recent study. United Methodist Communities, a six-time Great Place to Work certified organization, has many opportunities to get you happy in your work and home life in our family-friendly town!

Requirements for a Cook:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  
• Two years of cooking and meal preparation.
  
• 3-4 years of related work experience. No supervisory experience required.
  

Responsibilities for a Cook:

• Ensures quality meal preparation including the following: consistency, presentation, flavor, and temperature.
  
• Ensures safe food preparation including receiving, storage, cooking, service, holding, cleaning and sanitation of tools and workspace.
  
• Fiscal stewardship of resident spends by following recipes, preparing food quantities as instructed, batch cooking and using proper cooking methods and techniques.
  
• Integral part of the production team supporting all dining programs (catering, events, retail, etc.).
  

About UMC:

• Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
  
• Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 8 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 84% of our team members say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
  
• According to the 2025 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our team members:
  

+ Feel they

make a difference and their work has special meaning: this is not "just a job"

+ Feel their workplace is physically

SAFE!

• We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
  
• Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.
  

Benefits offered by UMC for our Associates/Team Members:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
  
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
  
• Employee Discount Program
  
• Homeowner/Renter/Automobile Insurance (NJ Manufacturers)
  
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
  
• Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
  
• 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
  
• Free uniform itemsadditional uniform allowances
  
• Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insuranceso much more!
  

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.