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 individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen is currently accepting applications for Cooks to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home. 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 Responsibilities Assists in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures Ensures all food items are prepared in a timely fashion, using batch‑cooking and cook‑to‑order when appropriate to ensure fresh product Prepares all food products to maintain the highest level of food safety and preserve nutrients to meet resident dietary requirements 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 storage procedures in accordance with Merrill Gardens, state, and Food Safety guidelines Maintains documentation of all temperature charts and records as per company policy and procedure Completes 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, Word, etc. One year previous dining experience in food preparation High School diploma required or GED; college degree or equivalent preferred Actual pay rate within stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire. 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