Senior Living Line Cook — Fresh, Nutritious Meals

Merrill Gardens; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Free daily meal per shift

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance Pay access

Job summary

Merrill Gardens is seeking a Line Cook for our senior living community in West Chester, PA. The role emphasizes high-quality, scratch cooking for residents, with a focus on safety, nutrition, and timely meal service.

The position requires hands-on kitchen experience in high-volume settings, flexibility for full-time hours, and a commitment to resident well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality food preparation experience.
• Experience in scratch cooking in a high-volume setting.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook and Word is expected.
• 1 year of prior dining room or kitchen prep experience.
• High School diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing all menu items following recipes and procedures.
• Ensure timely production and use batch cooking when appropriate.
• Maintain food safety and nutrition standards for residents.
• Attend regular dining services meetings and trainings.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety, including temperature logs.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality control

High-volume cooking

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Merrill Gardens is seeking a Line Cook for our senior living community in West Chester, PA. The role emphasizes high-quality, scratch cooking for residents, with a focus on safety, nutrition, and timely meal service.

The position requires hands-on kitchen experience in high-volume settings, flexibility for full-time hours, and a commitment to resident well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a family-owned company.