Cook

Meridian Senior Living; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Telemedicine – 1800MD

Flexible Spending Account

Company 401K

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living in Punta Gorda, FL is seeking a Cook to work closely with the Dining Services Manager. You’ll handle food ordering, meal preparation, delivery and kitchen sanitation, ensuring nutritious, appetizing dishes for residents.

We value teamwork, compassion for the elderly, and excellent customer service. A high school diploma and food service experience are preferred, plus a state Food Handlers Permit. Join us for a rewarding, stable environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and state requirements fulfilled.
• Six months' prior food service experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience desirable.
• Food Handlers Permit as required by state regulations.
• Experience working with elderly and compassion for residents.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Must meet health requirements and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with community food ordering, preparation, and delivery.
• Ensure food is nutritious and appetizing; maintain supplies and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and staff; uphold kitchen sanitation.

Skills

Food service experience

Teamwork

Communication

Compassion for elderly

Health and safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Food Handlers Permit

Job description

Description

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