Senior Living Prep Cook

Merrill Gardens, LLC; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join their compassionate team. This role is crucial in providing high-quality meals that meet the dietary needs of residents, ensuring freshness and safety in food preparation. With a commitment to individualism and dignity, this company offers a supportive environment where team members can thrive and grow. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a stable, family-oriented workplace. If you have a passion for serving seniors and a strong background in food preparation, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Free Daily Meal

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Advance Pay Benefit

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality food preparation.
• Experience in scratch cooking in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing food items following proper recipes.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Scratch Cooking

Food Safety

Computer Skills (MS Outlook, Word)

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Senior Living Prep Cook

Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey and providing an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Truewood by Merrill, Clovis is currently accepting applications for Prep Cooks to support residents within our beautiful community.

If you are a compassionate, caring, responsible, and honest individual who genuinely loves working with the senior population, we would love to speak with you! Please APPLY TODAY!

Family means everything to us. From the communities we create to the connections we make with residents, everything we do is rooted in our history as a fifth-generation family business.

We build on that family with the people we hire and the teams they form. As a family company, we can do things differently, and for the past 30 years, our long-term commitment to team members has been unsurpassed.

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 Prep Cooks are responsible for:

• Assisting in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures.
• Ensuring all food items are prepared in a timely fashion, using batch-cooking and cook-to-order methods where appropriate to ensure freshness.
• Preparing all food products to ensure the highest level of Food Safety and to preserve nutrients, meeting the specific dietary requirements of residents.
• Attending all regularly scheduled dining services meetings and in-service trainings.
• Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards, including:
  • Cleansing and sanitizing all work areas and equipment before and after use.
  • Practicing proper food handling and storage procedures as per Merrill Gardens and state Food Safety guidelines.
  • Maintaining documentation of all temperature charts and records as per company policy.
  • Completing assigned cleaning tasks to ensure compliance and sanitary standards are met.

If you have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in quality food preparation.
• Experience in scratch cooking in a high-volume, fine dining setting.
• Proficiency in computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, etc.
• At least 1 year of previous dining experience in food preparation.
• High School diploma or GED; college degree or equivalent preferred.

Actual pay rate within the stated pay range is determined based on relevant factors in compliance with state and local wage laws.

Consider applying to become a Prep Cook with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities!

Yes, You Can have a Meaningful Career!

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer