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Cook (Per Diem)

CompanyMonarch Communities
LocationUpper Providence Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality meals, including texture-modified options, while ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. They must also manage inventory, maintain accurate logs, and support the culinary team in delivering a positive dining experience for residents.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$23 - $24
Company Size
101
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The heart of Monarch Communities® is wellness. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents and staff by providing an environment specifically designed around wellness. From the food Monarch serves, to the butterfly gardens in the landscape, Monarch creates a place where residents and staff can be nourished in spirit, body and mind.
About the Role

Company Description

Our mission at Brandywine at Phoenixville by Monarch Communities is contemporary person-centric wellness senior living, designed for the next generation. A customized, curated, and organic approach to wellness inspires everything we do. All members of our communities – residents, their family members, and team members – help make our communities what they are.

Each and every member of our team is committed to developing progressive yet approachable communities to support the needs of all future generations. We want to transform healthcare infrastructure so that people can not only age well but live well and THRIVE. Apply now ! :) 

Job Description

We are looking for a Cook to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our senior living residents, their families, and guests. Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services, the Cook's responsibilities will include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be familiar with sanitation regulations. The Cook will also be responsible for accurate record keeping, receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance. Ultimately, this team member will prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our senior living community.

PER DIEM

Salary: $23- $24.00

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Prepare and serve quality meals
  • Ensure special dietary needs are met and preparing texture modified food, as directed
  • Ensure compliance with all record keeping, food safety and risk management requirements
  • Monitor food preparation, storage and handling to ensure adherence with HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols to ensure compliance with all food service regulations and policies
  • Maintain accurate hot and cold food, refrigerator, and freezer temperature logs

Qualifications

  • Maintains a current ServSafe certification or able to obtain ServSafe certification
  • One year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and special diets
  • High school diploma or GED accepted
  • Competent in organizational, time management skills and demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

Physical Abilities

  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
  • An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

 

Additional Information

Benefits Offered:

 

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.

  • Employment Category: Per Diem
  • Compensation: USD 23 - USD 24 - hourly
  • Key Skills
    Food preparationMenu planningSanitation regulationsInventory managementHACCP complianceFood safetyRisk managementRecord keepingTexture modified food preparationTime managementProblem solvingDecision makingCulinary services
    Categories
    Food & BeverageHealthcareHospitality
    Benefits
    Employee Referral BonusResident Referral Bonus
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