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Cedar Crest is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Line Cook to join our dynamic kitchen team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong culinary background, and enjoy mentoring junior staff, this is the perfect opportunity for you! As a Senior Line Cook, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality dishes are prepared with precision and care, while maintaining the smooth operation of the kitchen. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Compensation: $22.00 - $26.50/hour

How You Will Make an Impact

• Take the lead in preparing high-quality meals that adhere to proper safety and cooking techniques.
• Enhance the dining experience with precise portioning, plating, temperature, and presentation of every dish.
• Use your culinary expertise to create dishes that exceed resident expectations and leave a lasting impression.
• Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and at your workstation, setting an example for others.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: Most of our restaurant team members finish their shifts before 9 PM, allowing you to enjoy quality time outside of work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible team members, in accordance with state laws.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy a 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus healthy meal options at discounted prices.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, reflecting our mission, vision, and values.
• Career Growth: As a valued team member, this opportunity is your next step toward professional development and taking on greater responsibilities.
• Onsite Healthcare: Access medical centers for wellness visits and sick care for team members 18 and older.
• Financial Security: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with a 3% company match for all team members 18 and older.

What You Will Need

• At least 1 year of cook-to-order experience, showcasing your ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work some weekends and holidays as part of your commitment to the team.
• Physical ability to lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Adaptability to work in various kitchen environments, from hot stovetops to cold refrigerators and freezers.

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Cedar Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

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.