Senior Living Cook

Senior Living Prep Cook Our prep cooks assist in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures. They ensure all food items are prepared in a timely fashion, using batch-cooking and cook-to-order where appropriate to ensure a fresh product. They prepare all food products to maintain the highest level of Food Safety and preserve nutrients to meet residents’ dietary requirements. They attend all regularly scheduled dining services meetings and in-service trainings, maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards. Responsibilities Assists in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures. Ensures all food items are prepared in a timely fashion. Uses batch-cooking and cook to order where appropriate to ensure a fresh product. Prepares all food products in a manner to ensure the highest level of Food Safety and to preserve nutrients toward meeting the specific dietary requirements of the residents. Attends all regularly scheduled dining services meetings and in-service trainings. Maintains kitchen sanitation and safety standards: Cleans and sanitizes all work areas and equipment before and after each use. Practices proper food handling and food storage procedures as per Merrill Gardens and state Food Safety guidelines always. Maintains documentation of all temperature charts and records as per company policy and procedure. Completes assigned cleaning to ensure compliance and sanitary standards are met. Qualifications A 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, Word, etc. 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. Full‑time Employee Benefits 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. Part‑time Employee Benefits 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. Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr