Part Time Cook / Dietary Aide

Meridian Senior Living; Marshall (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision packages

Telemedicine (1800MD)

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is seeking a part-time cook/dietary aide for The Villas of Holly Brook- Marshall. You will work with the Dining Services Manager to prepare, deliver, and sanitize meals, ensuring nutrition and appealing presentation for residents.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassion for the elderly, and delivering excellent service to residents and families while maintaining health and safety standards. Training and state requirements apply.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent and complete training as required by state regulations.
• Six months prior experience in a food service department preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and vendors.
• Must meet health requirements and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food ordering, preparation, and delivery for the community dining program.
• Ensure meals are prepared in a nutritious and appetizing fashion and maintain kitchen sanitation.
• Maintain supplies and equipment and provide excellent customer service to residents and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Communication

Health & safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Villas of Holly Brook- Marshall is hiring a part-time cook / dietary aide **

Description

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

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