Prep Cook - Full Time and Part Time - Urgently Hiring

Senior Living Prep Cook
Truewood by Merrill, Ocean Springs is currently accepting applications for Prep Cooks to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.
From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.
We offer our 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 & long-term disability insurance.

• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.

Assists in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures.
Ensures all food items are prepared in a timely fashion. 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.
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.
A minimum of 5 years' experience in quality food preparation

• Proficiency in computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, etc.
• 1 – year previous dining experience in food preparation.
• High School diploma required or GED; This role requires frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.