Job Location : South Mountain,PA, USA
Cook - South Mountain
South Mountain, PA, USA
Requisition Number
14484
Location
South Mountain
Job Description
Cook – Share Comfort and Care Through Every Meal
Cook with Compassion in a Structured Setting
Do you love preparing meals that make people feel at home? Are you looking for meaningful work where your skills truly make a difference? Join our team as a Cook in a secure residential environment, where you'll help bring comfort, nourishment, and stability to those in your care—one plate at a time.
What You'll Be Doing:
Preparing and cooking meals based on set menus and dietary guidelines
Following batch-cooking practices to ensure quality, freshness, and timing
Ensuring food is served safely—with correct portions, temperatures, and presentation
Keeping kitchen and prep areas clean, organized, and fully stocked
Logging food temperatures and completing required records and checklists
Assisting with food orders and deliveries
Following all sanitation, food safety, and company procedures
Supporting a respectful and routine-focused kitchen environment
Why This Job Matters:
Your meals help provide structure, health, and a sense of normalcy every day
You'll be part of a team dedicated to compassionate, professional care
We provide training and support to help you succeed and grow
Every dish you prepare helps someone feel valued and cared for
We're Looking For People Who Are:
Reliable, friendly, and eager to be part of a team
Focused on quality, safety, and cleanliness
Comfortable working in a structured, routine-based setting
Willing to learn and follow clear procedures and standards
Passionate about using their skills to make a positive impact
Who We Are:
At Whitsons Culinary Group, we believe every meal is a chance to provide more than just nourishment. In our residential dining programs, food brings dignity, care, and comfort. We take pride in creating welcoming kitchen environments that support routine, healing, and respect for all.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
Consistent schedule – no late nights or major holidays
Health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Opportunities to learn, grow, and build your culinary career
A supportive, mission-driven team that values your work
Apply today and help us live our mission: Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.
Requirements
Education :
High school graduate or equivalent.
Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary
Certifications :
ServSafe certification
Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies :
Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments.
Must be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques.
1 year professional culinary experience required
Always present a positive and professional image.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to:
Sit, walk, talk and hear
Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.
Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line
Standing most of the work day is required.
Work requires movement in and out of store rooms, near ovens and freezers
Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change.
Work Schedule
Part time and Full tine positions available. Days and hours may vary.
Supervisor
David R Glaser
Salary Target
17.31