Senior Living Cook
Merrill Gardens, Springfield, MO, United States
Senior Living Prep Cook
Are you passionate about working with seniors? Are you dedicated to supporting seniors on their wellness journey to ensure they are provided with an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!
Mission Ridge is currently accepting applications for Prep Cooks to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance)
Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days
Free daily meal every shift
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Tuition reimbursement for career growth
Company‑paid short & long‑term disability insurance
Pet insurance and team member discounts
Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement
Benefits for Part‑Time Employees
Free daily meal every shift
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement for career growth
Pet insurance and team member discounts
Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures
Ensure all food items are prepared in a timely fashion using batch‑cooking and cook‑to‑order where appropriate to ensure a fresh product
Prepare all food products to maintain the highest level of Food Safety and preserve nutrients to meet the specific dietary requirements of the residents
Attend all regularly scheduled dining services meetings and in‑service trainings
Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards
Clean and sanitize all work areas and equipment before and after each use
Practice proper food handling and storage procedures as per Merrill Gardens and state Food Safety guidelines
Maintain documentation of all temperature charts and records as per company policy and procedure
Complete assigned cleaning to ensure compliance and sanitary standards are met
Qualifications
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
Physical Requirements This role requires frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs. Regular bending, lifting, and reaching are also part of daily responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Mission Ridge is currently accepting applications for Prep Cooks to help support residents within our beautiful community residents call home.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance)
Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days
Free daily meal every shift
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Tuition reimbursement for career growth
Company‑paid short & long‑term disability insurance
Pet insurance and team member discounts
Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement
Benefits for Part‑Time Employees
Free daily meal every shift
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement for career growth
Pet insurance and team member discounts
Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday
A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing all food items following production amounts, proper recipes, and procedures
Ensure all food items are prepared in a timely fashion using batch‑cooking and cook‑to‑order where appropriate to ensure a fresh product
Prepare all food products to maintain the highest level of Food Safety and preserve nutrients to meet the specific dietary requirements of the residents
Attend all regularly scheduled dining services meetings and in‑service trainings
Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards
Clean and sanitize all work areas and equipment before and after each use
Practice proper food handling and storage procedures as per Merrill Gardens and state Food Safety guidelines
Maintain documentation of all temperature charts and records as per company policy and procedure
Complete assigned cleaning to ensure compliance and sanitary standards are met
Qualifications
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
Physical Requirements This role requires frequent standing, walking, and manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs. Regular bending, lifting, and reaching are also part of daily responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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