Evening Cook | Nutritious Meals for Residents

Merriam Gardens Healthcare and Rehab Center; Shawnee (KS); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Shawnee, KS is seeking an Evening Shift Cook (12pm-8pm) to prepare and serve meals according to menus and recipes, while ensuring safety and quality standards to support residents’ health.

The role involves reviewing menus, assisting with ordering, maintaining food quality, and following standardized recipes. Prior two years of large-scale cooking is preferred; 401K and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Reviews menus, census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe handling guidelines and state/federal codes.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by supervisor.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses substitutes when required.

Skills

Food safety

Cook skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Shawnee, KS is seeking an Evening Shift Cook (12pm-8pm) to prepare and serve meals according to menus and recipes, while ensuring safety and quality standards to support residents’ health.

The role involves reviewing menus, assisting with ordering, maintaining food quality, and following standardized recipes. Prior two years of large-scale cooking is preferred; 401K and comprehensive benefits are offered.