Senior Living Cook — Craft Fresh Meals & Growth

Merrill Gardens

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
FSA
Life insurance
EAP
Paid time off
Daily meals
401(k) match
Tuition reimbursement
Disability insurance
Pet insurance
Advance pay
Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Merrill Gardens is seeking a Senior Living Cook to support residents with nutritious, well-prepared meals in a warm, community setting. You will follow recipes, ensure timely service, and uphold high food-safety standards while contributing to a caring environment for seniors.

We offer full-time opportunities with comprehensive benefits, daily meals, and advancement potential within a stable, growing company.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in quality food preparation.
  • Experience in scratch cooking in high-volume settings.
  • Proficiency with MS Outlook and MS Word.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare all food items following recipes and procedures.
  • Cook to order and batch-cook to ensure freshness.
  • Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Quality food prep
Scratch cooking
Fine dining
Food safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook
MS Word

Job description

Merrill Gardens is seeking a Senior Living Cook to support residents with nutritious, well-prepared meals in a warm, community setting. You will follow recipes, ensure timely service, and uphold high food-safety standards while contributing to a caring environment for seniors.

We offer full-time opportunities with comprehensive benefits, daily meals, and advancement potential within a stable, growing company.

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