Cook

Merrill Gardens, LLC; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Free daily meal

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance Pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Merrill Gardens at Sherwood is seeking a Senior Living Cook to support residents with quality meals in a welcoming community.

The role emphasizes timely food preparation, plating, sanitation, and safe handling. Requires a high school diploma or GED, culinary training, 2+ years of experience, and ServSafe eligibility within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Culinary training certification or degree is required.
• Minimum 2 years of quality food preparation experience.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification within 60 days.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items in a timely fashion.
• Visually inspect food to ensure proper plating.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation according to safety standards.
• Practice correct food handling and storage procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

ServSafe eligibility

Flexible schedule

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Training Certification or Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Senior Living Cook

Merrill Gardens at Sherwood is currently accepting applications for Cooks to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.

We offer our full-time employees:

• 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!

We offer our part-time employees:

• 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!

Our Cooks are responsible for:

• 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.

If you are someone with:

• 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