Merril Gardens

Senior Living Prep Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.50 - $23.10
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Free Meals
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
short and long-term disability insurance
Pet insurance
Team member discounts
Advance pay
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden is part of Merrill Gardens, a reputable family-owned senior living community provider with over 30 years of dedicated service to enhancing the lives of seniors. Merrill Gardens operates with a strong commitment to honoring individualism, dignity, and promoting a wellness-focused environment. As a fifth-generation family business, the company’s ethos centers around creating tight-knit communities where residents feel at home and supported throughout their wellness journey. This reputation for quality care and personalized service makes Truewood by Merrill a distinguished name within the senior living industry. Employing compassionate and dedicated team members is fundamental to maintaining... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or GED
  • minimum of 5 years experience in food preparation
  • experience with scratch cooking
  • proficiency in computer software including MS Outlook and Word
  • ability to perform frequent standing, walking, manual handling of up to 50 lbs
  • 1 year previous dining experience
  • ability to attend scheduled meetings and trainings
  • adherence to food safety and sanitation standards

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
  • 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 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 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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