Cook - $19 per HOUR

Country Meadows is a well-established, family-owned private company based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, committed to providing exceptional senior care services for over 30 years. With a workforce of more than 2,500 dedicated co-workers, the company prides itself on serving residents with meaning, thriving with purpose, and leading the industry through innovation and compassionate care. Country Meadows offers a supportive and enriching work environment designed to foster professional growth and personal fulfillment. The organization values its employees and invests in their development through various training programs, career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive benefits packages. The Cook position at Country Meadows offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic culinary environment that extends beyond typical restaurant roles. This part-time role, with a schedule from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm totaling 30 hours bi-weekly, provides a balanced work-life schedule while allowing cooks to showcase their culinary talents and grow their skills. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour with opportunities to earn more based on experience. The role is designed for individuals passionate about the culinary arts and motivated to deliver memorable dining experiences to the residents. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and packaging meals using a variety of kitchen equipment, ensuring adherence to standard recipes and quality standards, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen. Country Meadows invests heavily in its employees by providing competitive pay, length of service bonuses, and access to PayActiv On-Demand Pay, enabling team members to receive wages promptly. Comprehensive benefits include medical coverage through Highmark Blue Shield, excellent vision and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off with rollover options, paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning, and supplemental life and disability insurance. The supportive work environment ensures direct access to supervisory teams, incentivized career paths, tuition reimbursement, ongoing on-the-job training, and continuing education programs. Additional support programs such as employee assistance for families, grants through the Co-worker Foundation, and interest-free loans via the Helping Hand program further demonstrate the company’s commitment to its staff.

• At least one year of cooking or culinary experience
• Flexibility to adjust to the needs of our residents
• Willingness to learn food preparation techniques and presentation
• Multi-tasking capabilities
• Ability to perform physical tasks required in this type of role
• Have the ability to understand and speak English at a level which allows safe, efficient performance of the job