Cook

Merrill Gardens; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

EAP

PTO + holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance Pay

Free daily meal

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Merrill Gardens at West Chester is seeking a Senior Living Cook to join our kitchen team in West Chester, PA. The role emphasizes timely food preparation, quality plating, and strict sanitation to ensure resident satisfaction and safety.

We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement within a stable organization. This position is full-time and features favorable scheduling with no late nights and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary training certification or degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items in a timely fashion.
• Visually inspect all food for proper plating.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation per safety standards.
• 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

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.

No late nights & rotating weekends!

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.

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