Cook

Five Star Senior Living; Severna Park (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living provider seeks a Cook to join their Culinary Team in Severna Park. This role involves preparing nutritious meals for residents while collaborating with culinary staff to meet dietary needs. Ideal candidates will have cooking experience, strong time management skills, and a commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with meal preparation for large groups and special diets.
• Ability to follow recipes and understand food preparation techniques.
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment and flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and dietary needs.
• Collaborate with staff to manage inventory and ensure food safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the work area.

Skills

Time Management

Food Safety

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

Pay Rate: $14.90-$18.70

The Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members.

What You’ll Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepare meals for residents and their guests in a timely and consistent manner.
• Cook and assemble meals according to established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with culinary staff, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to accommodate special dietary needs, allergies and food intolerances of residents.
• Order and inventory food and supplies, monitoring stock levels and rotation to minimize waste.
• Assist with menu development, recipe tasting, and special event planning.
• Ensure work environment and stations are clean and sanitized.
• Inspect food products and supplies as needed.
• Determine food and supply needs based on menu and dietary needs.
• Communicate changes or shortages quickly and effectively.
• Comply with outlined safety regulations, procedures, and 5-Star policies.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities include customer service, inventory, food safety and communication.

What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Experience and/or knowledge of special diets, meal preparation for large groups and safe food handling techniques are required.
• Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.
• Ability to perform detail work involving math calculations, problem solve, handle emergency situations, read and understand menus.
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices.
• Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.