Cook

Merrill Gardens, LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

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

Job summary

Merrill Gardens, LLC is looking for a dedicated Senior Living Cook at Truewood by Merrill in New Bern. This position involves preparing quality meals for seniors while maintaining a high standard of food safety and sanitation.

The ideal candidate will have a culinary training certification and at least 2 years of food preparation experience. Benefits include competitive pay, company-paid Employee Assistance Program, and access to 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality food preparation.
• 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 holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Practicing correct food handling and food storage procedures.

Skills

Quality food preparation

Food safety standards

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Training Certification or Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Senior Living Cook

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Truewood by Merrill, New Bern is currently accepting applications for Cooks to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.

If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love the opportunity to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!

Full-Time Benefits

• 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!

Part-Time Benefits

• 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!

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer