Cook

Morningside-House-of-Laure; Laurel Oaks (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Streak Attendance Bonus

Referral Bonus

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Holiday Pay

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Morningside Elite Management in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a dedicated Cook to provide high quality meals for residents, guests, and staff, reporting to the Director of Dining Services. You will follow the daily menu planner, supervise others if needed, maintain sanitation, and uphold safety while delivering attractive plates.

This is a full-time role offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. This position includes opportunities for professional growth, tuition reimbursement, PTO,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must obtain local food handling/sanitation licenses or certificates.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food in accordance with the daily menu planner and recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtime and plate food attractively.
• Keep work areas clean, maintain sanitation schedules, and proper food temps.
• Manage stock rooms and rotate perishables; label and date items.
• Attend training and adhere to company standards and safety practices.
• Contribute to a positive, professional environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food handling/sanitation licenses/certificates

Job description

We are looking for Cook to join our team at Morningside Elite Managementas soon as possible. Morningside Elite Management is a leading assisted living and memory care community in Laurel, Maryland.

What we are offering:

• Competitive pay!

• Streak Attendance Bonus – earn up to $3,000 a year!

• 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.

• Tuition Reimbursement!

• Holiday Pay.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.

• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance.

• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance.

• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage.

• 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.

• Ensures proper food temperature maintenance.

• 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.