Compassionate Cook for Senior Living Community

Meridian Senior Living; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is hiring a Cook to join our dining services team. You will collaborate with the Dining Services Manager to handle food ordering, preparation, and delivery, ensuring nutritious, appetizing meals and proper kitchen sanitation for residents and staff.

You need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic food service experience, and a compassionate approach to serving the elderly. This full-time role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• As a Cook, you will work closely with our Dining Services Manager and will be responsible for the Community’s food ordering, preparation, and delivery as well as kitchen sanitation.
• Cook tasks in this role include ensuring food is prepared in a nutritional and appetizing fashion, maintaining supplies and equipment, and providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Job description

Meridian Senior Living is hiring a Cook to join our dining services team. You will collaborate with the Dining Services Manager to handle food ordering, preparation, and delivery, ensuring nutritious, appetizing meals and proper kitchen sanitation for residents and staff.

You need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic food service experience, and a compassionate approach to serving the elderly. This full-time role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for growth.