Cook

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures.
• Guarantees all food items are prepared in a timely fashion.
• Utilizes 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.
• Promotes proper food handling and food storage procedures as per Merrill Gardens and state Food Safety guidelines always.
• Completes assigned cleaning to ensure compliance and sanitary standards are met.

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.
• One-year previous dining experience in food preparation.
• A High School diploma required or GED; college degree or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs.
• Regular bending, lifting, and reaching are also part of daily responsibilities.

Benefits

• Highest 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 & 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!