Cook

Cook
$19–$22 per hour, based on experience | Full-Time | The Shores, a UMC community | Ocean City, NJ

Join a kitchen team where 87% of employees say their work makes a real difference. The Shores has been certified a Great Place to Work for nine years running, and we respond to applicants within 48 hours.
 
What You'll Do: 

• Prepare and serve meals with attention to consistency, presentation, flavor, and proper temperature
• Follow food handling and sanitation standards through prep, storage, service, and cleanup
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines to keep quality high and waste low
• Support daily dining service, catering, special events, and retail food programs
• Keep your workspace clean and safe

Schedule
Full-time and per diem shifts available, with weekend and holiday rotation.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Preferred:

• 1–2 years of cooking and meal preparation experience

Pay and Benefits

• $19–$22 per hour, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
• Generous paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance and discount programs

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.