Senior Living Prep Cook - Craft Fresh, Nutritious Meals

Merrill Gardens; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company-paid EAP

Paid time off

Free daily meal

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance Pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Merrill Gardens is seeking a Senior Living Prep Cook to support residents in our Ocean Springs community. The role emphasizes batch cooking, timely preparation, and strict food safety to meet dietary needs. The team values compassionate care for seniors and provides strong benefits and growth opportunities.

The position includes full-time and part-time options with meals provided and a clear path for advancement within a stable, family-like company.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 1 - year previous dining experience in food preparation.
• High School diploma required or GED; college degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures.
• Ensures all food items are prepared in a timely fashion. Uses batch-cooking and cook to order where appropriate to ensure a fresh product.
• Prepares all food products in a manner to ensure the highest level of Food Safety and to preserve nutrients toward meeting the specific dietary requirements of the residents.
• Attends all regularly scheduled dining services meetings and in-service trainings.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation and safety standards: cleans and sanitizes all work areas and equipment before and after each use; practices proper food handling and storage procedures; maintains temperature charts and records; completes assigned cleaning to ensure sanitary standards.

Skills

5+ years food prep

Scratch cooking

MS Outlook

MS Word

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Merrill Gardens is seeking a Senior Living Prep Cook to support residents in our Ocean Springs community. The role emphasizes batch cooking, timely preparation, and strict food safety to meet dietary needs. The team values compassionate care for seniors and provides strong benefits and growth opportunities.

The position includes full-time and part-time options with meals provided and a clear path for advancement within a stable, family-like company.