Senior Living Cook

Senior Living Cook – Merrill Gardens, Woodstock, GA

We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled cook to prepare nourishing meals for our senior residents. If you love working with seniors and enjoy a fast‑paced, family‑focused environment, we want to hear from you.

• Assist in preparing all food items following recipes and production amounts.
• Ensure all food items are prepared in a timely fashion using batch‑cooking and cook‑to‑order techniques.
• Prepare all food products to maintain food safety and preserve nutrients to meet resident dietary requirements.
• 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 guidelines.
  • Maintain documentation of all temperature charts and records as per company policy and procedure.
  • Complete assigned cleaning to ensure compliance with sanitary standards.

• A 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Physical requirements:

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.