Cook

Pay

Pay starts at $19.50/hour, with the opportunity to earn more based on experience.

Schedule

Part‑Time: Thursday and Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm; every other Saturday and Sunday 10:30 am – 6:30 pm.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On‑Demand Pay – work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive medical coverage (Highmark Blue Shield)
• Excellent vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off with rollover of unused time
• Paid holidays, including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company‑paid short‑term disability
• Supplemental short‑ and long‑term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on campuses (main dish, side, drink, dessert)
• Family‑owned, private company based in Hershey, PA
• Direct access to supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On‑the‑job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co‑worker Foundation (grants in times of need)
• Helping Hand interest‑free loans

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and package recipes using broilers, ovens, and various kitchen equipment
• Complete all required prep work
• Consistently follow standard recipes, quality standards, and kitchen rules
• Maintain food quality at all times
• Keep work area clean and maintain sanitation
• Clean all equipment according to cleaning procedures and schedules
• Document and complete food and temperature records
• Use Point of Service technology to obtain meal orders from residents as needed

Requirements

• At least one year of cooking or culinary experience
• Flexibility to adjust to the needs of residents
• Willingness to learn food preparation techniques and presentation
• Ability to multitask
• Physical ability to perform job tasks
• English proficiency sufficient for safe, efficient performance

About Country Meadows

Country Meadows employs over 2,500 co‑workers who serve residents with meaning, thrive with purpose, and lead the company with innovation. With more than 30 years of experience serving seniors, we invite you to join our vision of making lives better.