Merril Gardens

Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.50 - $26.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Free Meals
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
short term disability
long term disability
Pet insurance
Team member discounts
Advance pay

Job Description

Merrill Gardens at Campbell is a distinguished senior living community dedicated to providing an enriching and supportive environment for its residents. As a family-oriented establishment with a long history spanning over 30 years, Merrill Gardens has built a reputation for fostering meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional care tailored to the senior population's unique needs. Rooted in its identity as a fifth-generation family business, Merrill Gardens emphasizes individualism, dignity, and wellness for every resident. The community prides itself on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents feel at home and experience a high quality of life through various supportive services... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 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 and Word
  • At least 1 year of previous dining experience in food preparation
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and manually handle materials
  • Honest, responsible, and caring individual
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Job 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

Job Duties

  • 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 where appropriate to ensure a fresh product
  • Prepares all food products in a manner to ensure the highest level of food safety and to preserve nutrients toward meeting the specific dietary requirements of the residents
  • Attends all regularly scheduled dining services meetings and in-service trainings
  • Maintains kitchen sanitation and safety standards including cleaning and sanitizing 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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