Cook

Merrill Gardens, LLC; Chester, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Holidays and vacation days

Free daily meal

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Team member discounts

Advance Pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Merrill Gardens West Chester is seeking a Senior Living Cook to join our team in West Chester, PA. This role focuses on timely food preparation, quality plating, and strict sanitation to ensure resident satisfaction and safety.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, plus opportunities for advancement. If you value service, teamwork, and a stable, growing company, apply today.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary training certification or degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality food preparation (from ad).
• ServSafe certification as required by local/state agencies within 60 days.
• Flexible with schedule and availability to work early morning/evening/weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items in a timely fashion.
• Visually inspect all food for proper plating readiness.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation according to safety standards.
• Follow correct food handling and storage procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen sanitation

Food safety

Nutrition awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Training Certification or Degree in Culinary Arts

ServSafe Certification (within 60 days)

Job description

Senior Living Cook

No late nights & rotating weekends!

Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities, a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring a Cook at Merrill Gardens at West Chester in West Chester, PA.
If you want a career with kindness and are a team focused individual with a deep commitment to customer service, please start the online application process to become part of the Merrill family!

We offer our full-time employees:

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).

• 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 & 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!

We offer our part-time employees:

• Free daily meal every shift.

• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!

• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.

• Pet insurance and team member discounts.

• Advance Pay benefit - access wages before payday.

• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Our Cooks are responsible for:

• Preparing all food items in a timely fashion.

• Visually inspecting all food to ensure readiness for proper plating.

• Maintaining kitchen sanitation according to safety standards.

• Always practicing correct food handling and food storage procedures.

If you are someone with:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Culinary Training Certification or Degree in Culinary Arts

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality food preparation

• The ability to obtain ServSafe Certification as required by local or state agencies (within 60 days)

• Flexibility with schedule and availability to work early morning and evening shifts as well as weekends and holiday

Physical Requirements:

This role requires frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs. Regular bending, lifting, and reaching are also part of daily responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Our missionis to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer