Cook

Merrill Gardens; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off – holidays and vacation

Free daily meal

Job summary

Merrill Gardens at West Chester in West Chester, PA is seeking a Senior Living Cook. The role focuses on preparing all food items promptly while maintaining high sanitation standards and proper plating. This position supports full-time and part-time teams in a caring senior living environment.

Applicants should have culinary training and at least 2 years of quality food preparation experience. ServSafe certification within 60 days is required.

Qualifications

• 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/state agencies (within 60 days).
• Flexibility with schedule and availability to work early morning and evening shifts as well as weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Training Certification or Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Senior Living Cook

No late nights & rotating weekends!

Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities, a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring a Cook at Merrill Gardens at West Chester in West Chester, PA.

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.

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Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer