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Bell Tower Residence
Merrill, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026
Position – Assisted Living Cook
Location: Bell Tower Residence – Merrill, WI (On-site) 
Status: Part-Time | Casual
Schedule: Day shift (5:30am-2:00pm) | Evening shift ( 10:00am-6:30pm) Every other weekend | Every other holiday
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Job Summary: 
A Cook at Bell Tower Residence will prepare and serve delicious food for the residents, clean and sanitize equipment and work spaces in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.  The dietary team relies on one another to ensure we provide the highest quality nutritional services possible.
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Compensation: 
  • $15.00 per hour and up, dependent on experience 
 Benefits*: 
  • Health insurance options designed for flexibility
  • Dental and Vision insurance 
  • Company-paid life insurance 
  • 401(k) with employer match 
  • PTO, True Flexible Scheduling, and Shift Differentials 
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Referral bonuses, employee discounts, early wage access 
*Benefits vary by number of hours regularly scheduled and employment status    
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Key Responsibilities: 
  • Operates, cleans and sanitizes food service equipment and work area.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and follows sanitation standards
  • Ability to interact appropriately with residents, public and co-workers
  • Prepares and serves food according to portion control guides and diet restrictions
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions
  • Plans and schedules work day to meet meal deadlines
  • Has basic knowledge of special diets and ensure they are served correctly
  • Completes all other duties as assigned
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Qualifications: 
Required: 
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
Preferred: 
  • Prior experience as a cook in a long-term care setting
 What You Can Expect: 
  • Hiring manager contact within 1–2 business days 
  • 1–2 interviews with leadership and mentor 
  • Electronic onboarding and paid orientation 
  • Community tour, badge, and ongoing paid training 
About Bell Tower Residence: Join our 90-bed assisted living, 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 city of Merrill, we are a short 20-minute drive from the Wausau.
Our community culture is guided by our Core Values: Do the Right Thing | Foster Positive Relationships | Be Committed | Be Innovative | Coach, Guide, and Lead 
 Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.

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