Regency Palms of Long Beach is currently hiring a Cook to join our Dining Services team!

Cook Job Description

As a Chef/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. Chef/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.

Cook Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent and successfully complete training as required by State regulations.
• Six (6) months’ prior experience in a food service department preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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 practice and promote Meridian Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer