Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $23.40
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
FREE daily meal
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Pet insurance
Team member discounts
Advance Pay benefit
Opportunities for advancement

Job Description

Truewood by Merrill, located in Vancouver, is part of the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities, a company with deep roots as a fifth-generation family business. Merrill Gardens has spent over 30 years building a strong community where residents are treated like family. This approach fosters an inspiring environment that is centered around dignity, respect, and individual wellness. The company has a longstanding commitment to its employees, reflecting its family-oriented values not only in its care for seniors but in how it supports and develops its staff. Merrill Gardens is recognized for its dedication to quality senior living and creating... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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 Qualifications

  • 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: 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 always
  • 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

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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