Join a Team That Truly Cares
We are looking for a caring and dedicated Cook to join our team in serving the residents of our community. In this role, you will prepare and serve a variety of meals—soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and more—while ensuring they are both nutritious and enjoyable. Our cooks play an important part in creating a welcoming dining experience that supports the health and well-being of an aging population. If you take pride in preparing quality meals and want to make a positive difference in the daily lives of others, we’d love for you to join us.
Who we are:
Foulkeways is a mission-driven, nonprofit Life Plan Community guided by Quaker values, located in Gwynedd, PA. For over 50 years, we’ve been dedicated to delivering outstanding care and enriching the lives of older adults. We foster a supportive work culture where respect, teamwork, and service excellence are the foundation of everything we do.
Why you will enjoy working for Foulkeways:
- Perfect Hours – No early morning/late-night dining hours!
- Supportive Team – Join a collaborative culinary team that values respect, teamwork, and growth.
- Competitive Employee Benefits –Healthcare, Vision, Dental, Short Term Disability Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, 403(B) w/ employer match, Paid Time Off, Referral Program, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Programs including Discounts, Fitness & Pool Membership and more!
- Positive Environment – Be part of a welcoming community that appreciates your skills and dedication.
- Make a Difference – Your cooking directly enhances the daily lives and well-being of our residents.
Job Title: Prep Cook
Hours: 10:30AM- 7:00PM | 40 hours a week, including every other weekend
Starting Pay Rate: $19.00
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and prep sheets
- Complete advance food prep and batch cooking as needed
- Operate kitchen equipment and monitor proper cooking temperatures
- Perform food temperature checks and ensure quality through tasting
- Prepare food for delivery to multiple dining areas and provide backup support
- Maintain accurate prep records and properly store food items
- Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
- Assist coworkers and perform other duties as assigned
- Comply with Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance, and HIPAA requirements
Experience/Education
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or a minimum, of one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Background in Country Club and/or Retirement Community setting is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices in the kitchen.
At Foulkeways, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace for all.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least one year of professional cooking experience in a similar setting, such as, restaurant, country club, retirement community ?
- Are you available to work every other weekend ?
- Do you have scratch cooking experience ? If so how many years?
- Which current or previous role aligns with the experience required for this position?
Work Location: In person
