CookUnited Methodist Communities

Cook 
$19 to $21 per hour, based on experience | Full-Time
Bristol Glen, a UMC Community 
200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, NJ 07860

Join our Dining team at Bristol Glen in Newton. This full-time position offers competitive pay of $19-$21 per hour, based on experience, along with medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and more. Enjoy a 10:30am-7pm shift.

About the Community
Bristol Glen is a community serving residents in assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and a full continuum of care. Our Dining team plays an essential role in preparing fresh, high-quality meals that residents every day.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook meals for residents using established menus, recipes, and serving guidelines
• Create appealing, high-quality dishes while maintaining proper food temperatures and presentation
• Follow safe food handling, sanitation, and dietary guidelines throughout meal preparation and service
• Support special dining events, seasonal celebrations, and other community meal functions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen workspace
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth meal service and a positive dining experience for residents

What you’ll need

Required:

• 1 year of cooking experience. Restaurant, school, hospital, and senior living kitchens all count.
• Able to read recipes and food labels, and talk with the team about food safety and allergies

Preferred:

• Experience cooking special diets or working in a healthcare or senior living kitchen
• ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Manager certificate

Pay and benefits

• $19.00 to $21.00 an hour, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match 
• Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance professional development, and online learning
• Employee assistance program and employee discounts

Schedule

• Full-time schedule
• 10:30am  - 7:00pm
• Days off include Wednesdays and every other weekend
• Every other weekend availability required

Why UMC
United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row and has proudly served New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years. Our team members feel the impact of what they do every day, with 87% saying their work makes a difference.

How to Apply
Apply in about 5 minutes. We respond to every applicant within 48 hours and review applications on a rolling basis.