Cook- Full Time
MonarchCommunities
Posted: April 2, 2026
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Quick Summary
The Chef will assist the Executive Chef in all phases of meal preparation, including salad bar offerings, desserts, and bake. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of food and presentation, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent culinary skills and attention to detail.
Required Skills
Job Description
Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities Senior Living, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Cook- Full Time
Location: Brandywine Assisted Living, Mahwah, NJ 
Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Brandywine Living, a premier provider of quality senior living, is seeking a Chef to join our team! 
The Chef will assist the Executive Chef in all phases of meal preparation. Prepares salad bar offerings, desserts, and bakery items and is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and safety practices in all phases of kitchen operation, food preparation, and storage.
• Maintains a working knowledge of culinary methods as related to ingredient preparation and recipe execution. Assists Executive Chef with meal preparation as assigned.
• May assist in procurement of food inventory and supplies.
• Properly labels and stores food items in accordance with safe storage standards.
• Understands the operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment (food processor, dishwasher, convection oven, etc.)
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment, including floors.
• Responsible for creation and preparation of baked food items, breads, desserts, etc.
• Performs scheduled cleaning of equipment and work according to schedule as planned by the Executive Chef.
 
Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior customer service or hospitality experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
Benefits Offered(Full Time):
• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• FSA (Commuter/Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
Other Compensation Programs:
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.