Cook

Meridian Senior Living; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the senior living industry is seeking a Cook to join their team. The role involves food preparation, ordering, and ensuring kitchen sanitation while providing excellent service to residents. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior food service experience. The company offers a solid benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Telemedicine services

Flexible Spending Account

Company paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Six months' prior experience in a food service department preferred.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food ordering, preparation, and delivery.
• Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional and appetizing fashion.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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 do we offer to these great employees?

• 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!)
  
  

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.
  
  

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

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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