Senior Living Cook

About the role

Merrill Gardens at Kirkland is currently seeking Cooks to support residents in their beautiful community.

Responsibilities

• Aids in preparing all food items according to production amounts, recipes, and procedures.
• Ensures all food items are prepared in a timely manner.
• Uses batch-cooking and cook-to-order methods as appropriate to maintain freshness.
• Prepares food products to meet the specific dietary needs of residents.
• Attends all scheduled dining services meetings and in-service trainings.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation and safety standards by cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment.
• Follows proper food handling and storage procedures as per Merrill Gardens and state Food Safety guidelines.
• Documents temperature charts and records as per company policy and procedure.
• Completes assigned cleaning tasks to ensure compliance and sanitary standards are met.

Requirements

• 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.
• High School diploma or GED; college degree or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs.
• Regular bending, lifting, and reaching are part of daily responsibilities.

Skills

• Compassion and dedication to supporting seniors.
• Caring and responsible attitude towards residents.
• Honesty and integrity in all interactions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• 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.

Pay

Actual pay rate within stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws.

Schedule

This role offers both full-time and part-time schedules.