Compassionate Cook for Senior Living Community

Meridian Senior Living; Washington; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

1800MD Telemedicine

Flexible Spending Account

Company paid Life Insurance and Long‑R

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living in Washington, DC is hiring a Cook to support dining services in our community. You will handle food ordering, preparation, delivery, and kitchen sanitation while ensuring meals are nutritious and appetizing and that resident expectations are met.

Join a team that values integrity, joy, respect, and excellence, with opportunities to grow your career and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 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.

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.

Skills

Compassion for elderly

Team player

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers Permit (state requirements)

Job description

Meridian Senior Living in Washington, DC is hiring a Cook to support dining services in our community. You will handle food ordering, preparation, delivery, and kitchen sanitation while ensuring meals are nutritious and appetizing and that resident expectations are met.

Join a team that values integrity, joy, respect, and excellence, with opportunities to grow your career and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff.