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Cook - Day Shift

Bell Tower Residence
Merrill, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
Dietary Assistant / Cook

Bell Tower Residence is a not-for-profit, highly respected community-based residential facility (CBRF). We have a reputation for providing quality care to seniors in Merrill and the surrounding communities for more than 30 years. Located in the the city of Merrill, we are a short 20-minute drive from the Wausau.

We're seeking an experienced Cook on the day shift who is a hard-working, dedicated and energetic individual interested in working with an energetic, compassionate Dietary Services team. This is a part-time with potential for full-time position with hours from approximately 7am - 3pm (dietary aide) and/or 5:30am - 2pm (cook) including every other weekend and every other holiday.

This position will cook delicious food for the residents, clean and sanitize equipment and work spaces in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. This person may also fill in as a dietary aide when needed, serving food to the residents.  This is a close team who rely on one another to ensure we provide the highest quality nutritional services possible.

We Offer Competitive Wages and Benefits to Eligible Employees that Include (when applicable):
• Insurance (health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, accident, etc.)
• 401k (with company match)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Educational Opportunities to assist with career advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications Required
• Background in Scratch Cooking
• Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy
• Enjoy working with the senior population
• Must be English literate to complete all functions of the job

Qualifications Preferred
• Food service experience preferred, however on-the-job training provided.

Essential Functions of the Job
1. Operates, cleans and sanitizes food service equipment and work area.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows the sanitation standards.
4. Ability to interact appropriately with residents, public and co-workers.
5. Prepares and serves food according to portion control guides and diet restrictions.
6. Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions.
7. Plans and schedules work day to meet meal deadlines.
8. Has basic knowledge of special diets and that they are served correctly.
9. Other duties: Completes all other duties as assigned.
 
Starting Wage: $15 - $17 per hour (based on experience) 

Salary : $15 - $17

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