Merrill Gardens
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Senior Living Cook Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!
Merrill Gardens at Anthem is currently accepting applications for cooks to help support residents within our beautiful community.
We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long‑term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.
Full‑time 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‑term 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
Part‑time benefits
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
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 ensure a fresh product
Prepare all food products in a manner that ensures the highest level of food safety and preserves nutrients to meet the specific dietary requirements of the residents
Attend all regularly scheduled dining services meetings and in‑service trainings
Maintain 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
Maintains documentation of all temperature charts and records as per company policy and procedure
Completes assigned cleaning to ensure compliance and sanitary standards are met
Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year’s 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.
Consider applying to become a Cook with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities! Yes, you can have a meaningful career! Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Senior Living Cook Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!
Merrill Gardens at Anthem is currently accepting applications for cooks to help support residents within our beautiful community.
We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long‑term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.
Full‑time 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‑term 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
Part‑time benefits
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
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 ensure a fresh product
Prepare all food products in a manner that ensures the highest level of food safety and preserves nutrients to meet the specific dietary requirements of the residents
Attend all regularly scheduled dining services meetings and in‑service trainings
Maintain 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
Maintains documentation of all temperature charts and records as per company policy and procedure
Completes assigned cleaning to ensure compliance and sanitary standards are met
Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year’s 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.
Consider applying to become a Cook with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities! Yes, you can have a meaningful career! Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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