Cook

Meridian Senior Living; Carterville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance (Company paid)

Long-Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Accident Coverage

Critical Illness

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is seeking a Cook to join our dining services team. You will manage food ordering, preparation, and delivery while maintaining kitchen sanitation and delivering high-quality meals to residents and guests.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion for the elderly, and the ability to work independently when needed. A high school diploma or equivalent and a Food Handlers Permit are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months’ prior experience in a food service department preferred.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations.
• Previous experience working with the elderly preferred.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member or individually.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, order, and deliver meals ensuring nutritional and appetizing presentation.
• Maintain supplies and equipment; uphold kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, families, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Compassion for elderly

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers Permit

Job description

Overview

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 teamwork truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying than making a difference in someone’s life.

Benefits

• A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) – complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 1800MD – Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits that include 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!)

Details About The Cook Position We Are Hiring For

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 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.

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.