Cook

Merrill Gardens; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Free daily meal

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance pay

Job summary

Merrill Gardens at Sherwood is seeking a Senior Living Cook to support residents with nutritious, well-presented meals in a caring community. The role emphasizes dignity, individual preferences, and safety in food handling.

You will prepare items on a timely schedule and maintain kitchen sanitation in compliance with safety standards. We offer full-time and part-time openings with competitive pay, medical/dental/vision benefits, EAP, paid time off, a daily meal, and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Culinary training or degree in Culinary Arts is required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in quality food preparation.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification within 60 days.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

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! Merrill Gardens at Sherwood 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!

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently and for the past 30 years our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

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.

Yes, You Can have a meaningful Career!

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer