Cook at Luxury Senior Living

About The 501

The 501 at Mattison Estate offers a modern, hospitality-focused approach to senior living, providing Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in an upscale and engaging environment.

Designed around connection, wellness, and inspired living, The 501 combines thoughtfully designed residences with chef-prepared dining, exceptional amenities, engaging programs, and personalized support. Our team is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and a welcoming community where residents can continue to live with purpose, independence, and connection.

Location

Located in Ambler, Pennsylvania, The 501 at Mattison Estate offers a unique setting that blends modern senior living with the character and history of the surrounding area. The community is situated on eight acres of the historic Mattison Estate, next to Lindenwold Castle and just a short distance from vibrant downtown Ambler.

Residents and team members enjoy convenient access to local restaurants, shopping, arts, entertainment, and year-round community activities. With nearby SEPTA train stations and easy access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, The 501 is also conveniently connected to the greater Philadelphia area.

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for hands-on food preparation and production within the Dining Services Department. This position prepares and serves meals according to established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and quality standards while maintaining proper food safety and sanitation practices.

The Cook works closely with the culinary and dining teams to ensure meals are prepared accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. This position may also assist with meal service, ware washing, and other kitchen operations as needed.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and safety throughout the kitchen.
• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus, recipes, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Prepare meals that meet required nutritional and dietary guidelines and follow established procedures for special diets and resident dietary needs.
• Ensure food meets standards for quality, appearance, presentation, portioning, and temperature.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in food preparation and production.
• Properly store, label, rotate, and handle food in accordance with food safety standards.
• Assist with meal service and ware washing as needed.
• Interact with residents and gather feedback regarding food quality, quantity, temperature, and presentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve food preparation, service, and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding resident dietary restrictions, preferences, and other personal information.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and company policies related to resident information.
• Properly use and care for knives, mixers, ovens, steam tables, steamers, slicers, ranges, grills, griddles, and other kitchen equipment.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attend required in-service training and participate in community or interdisciplinary meetings as assigned.
• Follow applicable Health Department, OSHA, food safety, and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.