Cook

Meridian Senior Living•Sandy, UT

20d

About The Position

Meridian Senior Living is hiring a Cook to support dining services in its senior living community. The Cook works closely with the Dining Services Manager and is responsible for food ordering, preparation, and delivery, as well as kitchen sanitation. The role involves preparing food in a nutritious and appetizing manner, maintaining supplies and equipment, and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. The company describes its culture as focused on integrity, joy, respect, and excellence, and highlights opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successfully complete training as required by State regulations.
Obtain a Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations.
Have compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly.
Demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as both a team member and an individual.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public.
Meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

Nice To Haves

Six months of prior experience in a food service department is preferred.
Supervisory experience is desirable.
Previous experience working with the elderly.

Responsibilities

Order, prepare, and deliver food for the community.
Prepare food in a nutritional and appetizing fashion.
Maintain kitchen supplies and equipment.
Maintain kitchen sanitation.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Benefits

Medical insurance with several plan options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
No-cost telemedicine through 1800MD for employees and family members, with no enrollment required.
Flexible Spending Account.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability.
Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, and other voluntary benefits.
Pet insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
401(k).
Employee Assistance Program.
Referral bonus.
Employee discounts.