Cook for Senior Living Community, Full Time

Meridian Senior Living; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Telemedicine (1800MD)

Flexible Spending Account

Company paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living in Orlando, FL is seeking a full-time Cook to join our dining services team. The role requires preparing and delivering nutritious meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and delivering excellent service to residents.

This position offers weekend shifts (10:30am–7pm) and the opportunity to grow within a compassionate, resident-focused environment. Must have a High school diploma or equivalent and prior food service experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; complete state-required training.
• Minimum 6 months of food service experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience desirable.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations.
• Experience working with the elderly and compassionate service.

Responsibilities

• Order, prepare, and deliver nutritious meals; maintain kitchen sanitation.
• Work with Dining Services Manager on food ordering and inventory.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and staff.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in the kitchen.

Skills

Compassion for elderly

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers Permit

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Landings of Gentry Park IL - Orlando, FL 32825

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”

To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask?

We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone's life.

What do we offer to these great employees?

• A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) – complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.


• 1800MD – Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!


• Flexible Spending Account


• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability


• Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!


• Pet Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 401K


• Employee Assistance Program


• Referral Bonus


• Employee Discounts – (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)

What else do we offer?

• We equip you with the ability to grow your career – whether it be with us or another employer.


• A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!


• Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.

Details about the Cook position we are hiring for:

FULL TIME COOK, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS. SCHEDULE 10:30am-7pm.

As a Cook, you will work closely with our Dining Services Manager and will be responsible for the Community’s food ordering, preparation, and delivery as well as kitchen sanitation. Cook tasks in this role include ensuring food is prepared in a nutritional and appetizing fashion, maintaining supplies and equipment, and providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and successfully complete training as required by State regulations.


• Six (6) months’ prior experience in a food service department preferred.


• Supervisory experience desirable.


• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations.


• Previous experience working with the elderly.


• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.


• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.


• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.


• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer