Resident-Focused Cook for Senior Living

Meridian Senior Living; Mount Zion (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision plans

Telemedicine (1800MD)

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance & LTD

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living is seeking a Cook to join our Mt Zion community. You will manage food ordering, preparation, and delivery, ensuring meals are nutritious and appealing while maintaining kitchen sanitation.

You will collaborate with the Dining Services Manager to meet resident needs and uphold service quality. The role emphasizes compassion for the elderly, teamwork, and dependable communication with residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and complete state-required training.
• Six 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.

Responsibilities

• As a Cook, you will work closely with the Dining Services Manager and be responsible for food ordering, preparation, and delivery as well as kitchen sanitation.
• Cook tasks 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.

Skills

Food service experience

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meridian Senior Living is seeking a Cook to join our Mt Zion community. You will manage food ordering, preparation, and delivery, ensuring meals are nutritious and appealing while maintaining kitchen sanitation.

You will collaborate with the Dining Services Manager to meet resident needs and uphold service quality. The role emphasizes compassion for the elderly, teamwork, and dependable communication with residents, families, and staff.