Cook

Meridian Senior Living • Punta Gorda, FL

71d

About The Position

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.
• Six (6) months' prior experience in a food service department preferred.
• Supervisory experience desirable.
• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations.
• Previous experience working with the elderly.
• 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 and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Dining Services Manager.
• Responsible for the Community's food ordering, preparation, and delivery.
• 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 options.
• 1800MD - Telemedicine available to all employees and their family members 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

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees