Cook

Merrill Gardens; West Goshen Township (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Merrill Gardens is hiring a Senior Living Cook in West Chester, PA, with shifts from 11am to 7pm. This full-time role emphasizes timely preparation, safe handling, and consistent presentation of meals for residents.

The position supports a no late-night schedule and rotating weekends, under the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement planning, and opportunities for advancement within a stable, private company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary training certification or degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality food preparation.
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days).
• Must be flexible to work early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Teamwork

Flexibility scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Training Certification or Degree

Job description

Senior Living Cook

No late nights & rotating weekends!

11am - 7pm

Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities, a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring aCook atMerrill 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.

Our missionis 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