Merrill Gardens
Overview
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen is accepting applications for cooks to help support residents within our community who call the community home. If you are compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest and love working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you. Apply today!
We are a fifth-generation family business, rooted in our history and values. We offer our employees a range of benefits and opportunities for growth.
Base pay range $20.50/hr - $33.00/hr
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 methods where appropriate to ensure a fresh product.
Prepares all food products to meet residents\' specific dietary requirements while maintaining food safety and preserving nutrients.
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 use.
Practices proper food handling and storage procedures per Merrill Gardens and state Food Safety guidelines.
Maintains documentation of temperature charts and records per company policy.
Completes assigned cleaning to ensure 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 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.
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 & 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.
Employment type
Part-time
Seniority level
Entry level
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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We are a fifth-generation family business, rooted in our history and values. We offer our employees a range of benefits and opportunities for growth.
Base pay range $20.50/hr - $33.00/hr
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 methods where appropriate to ensure a fresh product.
Prepares all food products to meet residents\' specific dietary requirements while maintaining food safety and preserving nutrients.
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 use.
Practices proper food handling and storage procedures per Merrill Gardens and state Food Safety guidelines.
Maintains documentation of temperature charts and records per company policy.
Completes assigned cleaning to ensure 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 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.
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 & 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.
Employment type
Part-time
Seniority level
Entry level
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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