Cook, Full Time

About the role

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.” To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask? We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone’s life. What else do we offer? We equip you with the ability to grow your career – whether it be with us or another employer. A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence! Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 1800MD – Telemedicine available to employees and family members at no cost, no enrollment required
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Dining Services Manager
• Responsible for the community’s food ordering, preparation, and delivery
• Ensure kitchen sanitation
• Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional and appetizing fashion
• Maintain supplies and equipment
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successfully complete training as required by State regulations
• Six (6) months’ prior experience in a food service department preferred
• Supervisory experience desirable
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations
• Previous experience working with the elderly
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks