Cook

About the role

Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities, a privately‑owned family company with a proud history of success, is hiring a Cook at Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. This is a part‑time, short‑term position (3 days/week). If you want a career with kindness and are a team‑focused individual with a deep commitment to customer service, consider joining the Merrill family. Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing all food items in a timely fashion.
• Visually inspecting all food to ensure readiness for proper plating.
• Maintaining kitchen sanitation according to safety standards.
• Always practicing correct food handling and food storage procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Culinary Training Certification or Degree in Culinary Arts
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality food preparation
• The ability to obtain ServSafe Certification as required by local or state agencies (within 60 days)
• Flexibility with schedule and availability to work early morning and evening shifts as well as weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements: This role requires frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs. Regular bending, lifting, and reaching are also part of daily responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Highly 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‑ and 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

Schedule

Part‑time schedule: 3 days per week, short‑term position. Flexibility to work early morning, evening, weekends, and holidays as needed.