Senior Living Cook

Merrill Gardens; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive bene

Company-paid EAP

Paid time off – holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement for career growt

401(k) with company match

Advance Pay – access wages before payd

Free daily meal every shift

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Merrill Gardens at Tacoma is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare all food items in a timely fashion and ensure readiness for plating, while maintaining high sanitation standards.

The role requires 2+ years of quality food preparation, an HS diploma or GED, and culinary training or a degree. Must obtain ServSafe certification within 60 days and be flexible for mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of quality food preparation experience.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within 60 days.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items in a timely fashion.
• Visually inspect all food for readiness and plating.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation per safety standards.
• Practice proper food handling and storage procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Sanitation

Plating and presentation

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training certificate or degree

Job description

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 Tacoma in Tacoma, WA .

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 Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer