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Merrill Gardens

Senior Living Cook

Merrill Gardens, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061

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Overview

Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities , a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring a

Cook

at

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community

in Santa Cruz, CA. Base pay range:

$20.50/hr - $30.50/hr . Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. We invite you to start the online application process to become part of the Merrill family if you want a career with kindness and are a team-focused individual with a deep commitment to customer service. Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Preparing all food items in a timely fashion. Visually inspecting all food to ensure readiness for proper plating. Maintaining kitchen sanitation according to safety standards. Always practicing correct food handling and food storage procedures.

Qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED Culinary Training Certification or Degree in Culinary Arts Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality food preparation The ability to obtain ServSafe Certification as required by local or state agencies (within 60 days) Flexibility with schedule and availability to work early morning and evening shifts as well as weekends and holidays

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.

Benefits

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

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