Cook

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$17.30/hr - $24.22/hr

Are you passionate about working with seniors? The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community is currently accepting applications for Cooks to support residents in a beautiful community home.

• 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, 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
• Pet insurance and team member discounts
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement

• 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

• 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 maintain a fresh product
• Prepare all food products to the highest level of Food Safety and to preserve nutrients toward meeting the specific dietary requirements of the residents
• 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; maintain documentation of all temperature charts and records; complete assigned cleaning to ensure compliance and sanitary standards are met

• 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

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.

Entry level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing