Cook

HOMESTEAD; Saint Albans Town (VT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

1800MD Telemedicine

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is seeking a Cook to join our dining team. You will work with the Dining Services Manager to handle food ordering, preparation, and delivery while maintaining kitchen sanitation and a high standard of service for residents and visitors.

The role emphasizes nutritious meal preparation, caring for the elderly, and reliable teamwork to ensure a smooth and welcoming dining experience in our community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of food service experience preferred.
• Food handlers permit as required by state regulations.
• Experience working with the elderly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and vendors.
• Must meet health requirements and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food ordering, preparation, and delivery for the community kitchen.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and equipment; ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and staff.
• Collaborate with the Dining Services Manager to ensure nutritious and appetizing meals.
• Support overall dining operations and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Compassion for the elderly

Effective communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Food handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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 AccountCompany paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!Pet InsuranceTuition Reimbursement401KEmployee Assistance ProgramReferral BonusEmployee 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