Cook

Meridian Senior Living; Hickorytown (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Telemedicine

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance & LTD

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is hiring an Entry-level Cook at Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting in Plymouth Meeting, PA. You will assist with food ordering, preparation, and delivery, while maintaining kitchen sanitation and delivering friendly service to residents and families.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, 18–22 USD, and a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and state-required training.
• 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.
• Assist Dining Services Manager with food ordering, preparation, and delivery.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and equipment, ensure nutritionally balanced meals.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, families, staff and visitors.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Compassion

Health & safety

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry
Job Location: Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting - Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Food Service

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

• 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