Full time Cook

Meridian Senior Living; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living in Punta Gorda, FL is seeking an experienced Cook to manage food ordering and preparation while ensuring high standards of nutrition and taste. The role demands effective communication skills and compassion working with elderly residents.

You will be responsible for kitchen sanitation and providing excellent customer service to all. A high school diploma and six months of food service experience preferred. Join us for a rewarding career with growth opportunities and valuable benefits.

Qualifications

• Six months prior experience in a food service department preferred.
• Supervisory experience desirable.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations.

Responsibilities

• Food ordering, preparation, and delivery, ensuring nutrition and taste standards.
• Maintaining kitchen supplies, equipment, and sanitation standards.
• Providing excellent customer service to residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public.

Skills

Effective communication skills with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public

Ability to work responsibly as a team member and individually

Compassion and desire to work with the elderly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of State-required training

Job description

About Meridian Senior Living

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.” Our great life in our communities starts with great employees. We believe a great employee is someone who understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that teamwork truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying than making a difference in someone’s life.

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Punta Gorda Isles - Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with several different options
• 1800MD – Telemedicine available to all employees and family members at no cost (no enrollment required)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits including 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)

Additional Perks

• Career growth opportunities with support from our organization
• A company culture dedicated to integrity, joy, respect, and excellence
• Life-changing experiences with some of the best residents

Cook Position Overview

As a Cook, you will work closely with the Dining Services Manager and 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.

Responsibilities

• Food ordering, preparation, and delivery, ensuring nutrition and taste standards
• Maintaining kitchen supplies, equipment, and sanitation standards
• Providing excellent customer service to residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of State-required training
• 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
• Compassion and desire to work with the elderly
• Ability to work responsibly as a team member and individually
• Effective communication skills with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the public
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.