AM Cook

Meridian Senior Living • Parker, CO

255d • $19 - $21

About The Position

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.” To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask? We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying than making a difference in someone's life. As a Cook, you will work closely with our Dining Services Manager and will be responsible for the Community's food ordering, preparation, and delivery as well as kitchen sanitation. Cook tasks in this role include ensuring food is prepared in a nutritional and appetizing fashion, maintaining supplies and equipment, and providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successfully complete training as required by State regulations
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations
• Previous experience working with the elderly
• Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
• Ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual
• Effective communication skills with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public
• Meet all health requirements and pass background checks

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Food ordering, preparation, and delivery
• Kitchen sanitation
• Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional and appetizing fashion
• Maintain supplies and equipment
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 1800MD - Telemedicine available at no cost
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits including Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts with various companies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED