Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre has expanded! We are currently hiring to fill two Cook positions at our Renton, WA community. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. Apply now to join one of the most respected senior living operators in the country!
Who We Are:
Our focus is always on the people who live and work at our communities. Through innovative programs and a determined commitment to residents and team members, Merrill Gardens is an exceptional place to start or build your career.
Our Team Members Love Merrill Gardens Because:
We are a privately-owned family business with a proud history of success, growing quickly with opportunities for advancement, great benefits and compensation.
What You’ll Do:
Work in concert with a talented team with responsibility for the preparation of a varied menu in a relaxed upscale restaurant style setting. Partner with our long-tenured Executive Chef on menu options and contribute your creativity to planning and executing catering and community special events. In addition, work with the dining team to ensure a safe and sanitary environment using accepted food preparation standards. All of our team members focus on providing a high level of customer service.
The schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What You’ll Need:
A high school diploma or GED preferred, a Culinary Training Certificate or a degree in Culinary Arts with at least one year of experience is preferred. An understanding of food production standards, menu development, plating, HAACP standards, and proper temperature documentation.
Who You Are:
Someone who loves to cook and use your creative skills to deliver an outstanding resident experience. Team player who is a self-starter, has a passion for seniors, great customer service skills and the ability to multi-task.
What We Offer:
Highly competitive pay and benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more! Look forward to most evenings off - our kitchen closes at 7:00, and you are usually done by 8:00! We provide daily complimentary restaurant style meals and career opportunities in a rapidly growing company with options for advancement. Access to company sponsored training and secure garage parking.
The pay range for this position is between $20.29 and $26.50 per hour, and will vary based on qualifications, experience, education/additional licensure, and other objective factors. Hiring at the maximum is not typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.
Please email resume/letter of interest, or stop the community at 104 Burnett Avenue South in Renton to pick up an application between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. We can also email you our application. We are one block north of the Renton Transit Center in the heart of a vibrant and growing downtown Renton.
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.29 - $26.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Restaurant type:
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
- Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person