Cook

Merryvale Assisted Living; Oxford (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off for eligible employees

401(k)

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Paid training

Retention incentives

Flexible scheduling where available

Supportive and team-oriented work env

Meaningful work serving older adults

Job summary

Merryvale Assisted Living in Georgia is seeking an experienced cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents in a team-oriented kitchen. You will follow established menus and dietary requirements, ensure meals meet safety standards, and assist with dining service and special events.

This role offers meaningful work, stable hours, and the chance to contribute to daily well-being in a caring community. Prior healthcare or senior living food service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in healthcare, senior living or similar food service.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus and production schedules.
• Ability to prepare meals for individuals with different dietary needs.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and production schedules
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and meet quality and presentation standards
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and kitchen safety requirements
• Prepare meals that accommodate residents' dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences
• Review menus and production sheets before meal preparation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food and ingredients
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation
• Assist with receiving, storing, and maintaining food supplies
• Monitor inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly
• Work closely with Dining Services staff to support smooth meal service
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident programs as needed
• Complete additional kitchen and food service duties as assigned

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Follow recipes

Dietary needs meal prep

Organization & time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attendance & punctuality

Stamina to stand/walk

Job description

Compensation:

About the Community

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults.

In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals for our residents while following established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety standards. This is a great opportunity for a cook who enjoys a team-oriented kitchen and wants to make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible employees
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Paid training
• Retention incentives
• Flexible scheduling where available
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful work serving older adults

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and production schedules
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and meet quality and presentation standards
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and kitchen safety requirements
• Prepare meals that accommodate residents' dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences
• Review menus and production sheets before meal preparation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food and ingredients
• Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation
• Assist with receiving, storing, and maintaining food supplies
• Monitor inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly
• Work closely with Dining Services staff to support smooth meal service
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident programs as needed
• Complete additional kitchen and food service duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, senior living, or similar food service environment
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and food safety practices
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production schedules
• Ability to prepare meals for individuals with different dietary needs
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to (lifting requirement) pounds
• Availability to work based on the needs of the community

We are an equal opportunity employer.