Cook

MERIDIAN SENIOR LIVING • Town of Yorktown, NY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Meridian Senior Living believes that "Everyone Deserves a Great Life," which starts with great employees who understand the rewarding nature of the work, value teamwork, and aim to make a difference in residents' lives. As a Cook, you will collaborate closely with the Dining Services Manager, taking responsibility for the community's food ordering, preparation, and delivery, as well as maintaining kitchen sanitation. Key tasks include ensuring food is prepared nutritiously and appetizingly, managing supplies and equipment, and delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successfully complete training as required by State regulations
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public
• Must meet all health requirements
• Pass background checks

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months’ prior experience in a food service department
• Supervisory experience
• Previous experience working with the elderly

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Community’s food ordering
• Responsible for the Community’s food preparation
• Responsible for the Community’s food delivery
• Responsible for kitchen sanitation
• Ensuring food is prepared in a nutritional and appetizing fashion
• Maintaining supplies and equipment
• Providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 1800MD – Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts – (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)
• Ability to grow your career
• A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!
• Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees