Merrill Gardens
Senior Living Prep Cook
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Merrill Gardens
and support residents in Ocean Springs, MS. This role is vital to providing a dignified, wellness‑focused experience for seniors.
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures.
Ensure all food items are prepared in a timely fashion; use batch‑cooking and cook‑to‑order where appropriate to maintain a fresh product.
Prepare all food products with the highest level of Food Safety and preserve nutrients to meet 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.
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 required 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 (Full‑time)
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 (Part‑time)
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Merrill Gardens
and support residents in Ocean Springs, MS. This role is vital to providing a dignified, wellness‑focused experience for seniors.
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures.
Ensure all food items are prepared in a timely fashion; use batch‑cooking and cook‑to‑order where appropriate to maintain a fresh product.
Prepare all food products with the highest level of Food Safety and preserve nutrients to meet 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.
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 required 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 (Full‑time)
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 (Part‑time)
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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