Senior Living Cook — Nourish with Compassion & Craft

Merrill-Garden; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

EAP (Company-paid)

Paid time off (7 holidays, 11 vacation

Free daily meal

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance Pay

Job summary

Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen in California is seeking a Senior Living Cook to support residents with nourishing meals in a compassionate community. You will follow recipes, prepare meals for a high-volume setting, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

As a Cook, you will ensure food safety, attend dining services trainings, and support residents with individualized dietary needs while enjoying benefits such as paid holidays, daily meals, and opportunities for career growth at Merrill

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum of quality food preparation experience.
• Scratch cooking in high volume settings preferred.
• Proficient with MS Outlook and Word.
• 1 year dining prep experience.
• HS diploma or GED required; college degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing all food items per recipes and procedures.
• Ensure timely preparation; batch-cook and cook-to-order as needed.
• Maintain food safety and nutrient preservation for resident diets.
• Attend dining services meetings and trainings.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety; document temperature charts.

Skills

Food preparation

High volume cooking

MS Outlook/Word

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen in California is seeking a Senior Living Cook to support residents with nourishing meals in a compassionate community. You will follow recipes, prepare meals for a high-volume setting, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

As a Cook, you will ensure food safety, attend dining services trainings, and support residents with individualized dietary needs while enjoying benefits such as paid holidays, daily meals, and opportunities for career growth at Merrill