Cook

Morningside House Senior Living; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonus

401K match

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Hospital insurance

LifeMart employee discounts

Professional growth opportunities

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Morningside Elite Management is hiring a Cook for our Ellicott City facility. The role involves preparing high quality meals for residents and staff, following the daily menu and recipes, and assisting as needed in supervision. You will join a team focused on safety and service excellence.

Full-time, part-time, or per diem options available with benefits including insurance, PTO, and retirement matching. A HS diploma and food handling licenses are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Food handling licenses/certificates as required by local law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals per daily menu and standardized recipes.
• Work on the food line during meals.
• Plate food attractively and ensure garnishes accompany meals.
• Maintain sanitation and clean work areas and equipment.
• Rotate stock and manage perishables safely.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Food handling/sanitation licenses

Job description

Cook

Salary Range: $20.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Now Hiring: Cook – Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem/PRN.

We are looking for Cook to join our team at Morningside House of Ellicott Cityas soon as possible.Morningside House of Ellicott City is a leading assisted living and memory care community in Ellicott City, MD .

Available Shifts / Schedule:

What we are offering:

• Competitive pay!
• Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.
• Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff
• 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years.
• Paid Time Off – 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time.
• Floating Holidays.
• Holiday Pay.
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance.
• Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Employee Appreciation Events.

Cook - Position Summary:

Provides high quality meals at all times to residents, guests, and staff. Participates in all aspects of food production. This position may be required to supervise other staff positions. The cook reports to the Director of Dining Services

Cook - Responsibilities:

• Prepares all food in accordance with the daily menu planner, using standardized recipes, in a timely manner.
• Works the food line during mealtime.
• Plates food in an attractive manner and ensures that all condiments and garnishes are prepared and served with the appropriate foods.
• Keeps work area and serving line equipment clean and adheres to sanitation cleaning schedules.
• Keeps stock rooms, coolers & freezers clean and ensures that food supply stocks are rotated, all perishables are labeled, dated and stored properly.
• Keeps food waste to a minimum by using food storage and food recycling techniques.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Performs all duties in adherence to Morningside Elite Management standards.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors, and coworkers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Morningside Elite Management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Cook - Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.