Senior Living Cook

Merrill Gardens; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meal

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Advance Pay

EAP

Disability insurance

Holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merrill Gardens at Madison in Madison, AL is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team across all shifts. The role emphasizes timely food preparation, plating readiness, and maintaining sanitation.

We offer both full-time and part-time positions with competitive pay and benefits, including free daily meals, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, EAP, disability insurance, and advancement opportunities. Flexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary training or degree required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality food preparation.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within 60 days.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Preparing all food items in a timely fashion.
• Visually inspecting all food to ensure readiness for proper plating.
• Maintaining kitchen sanitation according to safety standards.
• Always practicing correct food handling and storage procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Training Certification or Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Looking for all shifts, weekdays and weekends. Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities, a privately-owned family company with a proud history of success, is currently hiring a Cook at Merrill Gardens at Madison in Madison, AL.

If you want a career with kindness and are a team focused individual with a deep commitment to customer service.

We offer our full-time employees

• Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

We offer our part-time employees

• Free daily meal every shift.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
• Pet insurance and team member discounts.
• Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
• A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!

Our Cooks are responsible for

• Preparing all food items in a timely fashion.
• Visually inspecting all food to ensure readiness for proper plating.
• Maintaining kitchen sanitation according to safety standards.
• Always practicing correct food handling and food storage procedures.

If you are someone with

• High School Diploma or GED
• Culinary Training Certification or Degree in Culinary Arts
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality food preparation
• The ability to obtain ServSafe Certification as required by local or state agencies (within 60 days)
• Flexibility with schedule and availability to work early morning and evening shifts as well as weekends and holiday

Physical Requirements: This role requires frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs. Regular bending, lifting, and reaching are also part of daily responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.

Merrill Gardens at Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer