Culinary Attendant - Somerset (Per Diem) #2539

Job Description

The Culinary Attendant will ensure the highest quality and standards of meals are prepared, professionally presented and served with excellent customer service while also providing support with kitchen utility tasks as needed.

Flexible shifts 6:30 a‑2:30 p or 11 a‑7 p including weekends in a beautiful new state‑of‑the‑art community, a warm and compassionate homelike environment, and a highly recognized best place to work.

Subsidized childcare available, 403b, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free meal with every shift worked, use of Parker gym and pool facilities, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

• High school graduate or G.E.D. required.
• Food service experience required, culinary training and cooking experience preferred.
• Skill and experience with long‑term care and/or Dementia residents preferred.
• Serv Safe Certified; or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season.

Parker Health Group, Inc. You can make a difference in the field of aging services. At Parker Health Group, we believe that happy and fulfilled employees are the source of our strong company culture. We are committed to rewarding our team members by providing them with opportunities for professional development, job growth and a supportive environment. It’s the reason we enjoy one of the highest employee retention rates, far exceeding industry standards.

In 2018, and again in 2020, Parker was awarded the Holleran Choice Community award for Employee Engagement, a direct result of the passion exhibited by our employees. We provide them with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement, group health insurance plans, a fully funded pension, life insurance, contributions towards weight loss and gym memberships, and generous paid time off.

Parker at Somerset is a 120‑bed post‑acute rehabilitation and nursing home located on 10 beautifully wooded acres in Somerset, New Jersey. As an Eden Alternative registered home, we are well‑known for the compassionate, quality long‑term nursing care provided to elders in a comfortable, home‑like environment. We also offer comprehensive post‑acute rehabilitation with round‑the‑clock skilled and sub‑acute nursing services. Parker at Somerset was honored with a Five‑Star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in all categories, which places the community as one of the top‑rated nursing homes in the state.

Recreational activities and special programs, including a Personal Enrichment Program for elders with dementia, promote socialization and increase the quality of life for each elder. Our elders enjoy purposeful living and person‑centered care in a supportive environment by a team of dedicated employees who provide the highest quality of care, where personal preferences of the people we serve are respected and honored.