Senior Living Cook

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individuality and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Merrill Gardens at Sheldon Park is currently accepting applications for cooks to help support residents within our beautiful community. Benefits for Full‑Time Employees Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance) Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid time off – 7 holidays and 11 vacation days Free daily meal every shift 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting Tuition reimbursement for career growth Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance Pet insurance and team member discounts Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement Benefits for Part‑Time Employees Free daily meal every shift 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement for career growth Pet insurance and team member discounts Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement Job Responsibilities Assist in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures Ensure all food items are prepared in a timely fashion, using batch‑cooking and cook‑to‑order where appropriate to deliver a fresh product Prepare all food products in a manner that ensures the highest level of food safety and preserves nutrients to meet residents’ dietary requirements Attend all regularly scheduled dining services meetings and in‑service trainings Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards: Clean and sanitize all work areas and equipment before and after each use Practice proper food handling and storage procedures as per Merrill Gardens and state guidelines Maintain documentation of all temperature charts and records according to company policy Complete assigned cleaning to ensure compliance with sanitary standards Qualifications Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality food preparation Experience in scratch cooking in a high‑volume, fine dining setting Proficiency in computer skills including MS Outlook and Word 1‑year previous dining experience in food preparation High school diploma required or GED; college degree or equivalent preferred Physical Requirements This role requires frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs. Regular bending, lifting, and reaching are also part of daily responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr