Cook

Westminster Nursing and Rehab; Washington Court (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Nursing and Rehab in Maryland is seeking a daytime Cook to support meal preparation for residents. You will follow therapeutic and modified diets, plate meals, and maintain safety standards in a healthcare kitchen.

Responsibilities include inventory, documentation, dining room support, and collaboration with dietary staff to ensure resident nutrition. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work a fixed 6:00am–2:30pm shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and food safety standards.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Cook and plate meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including modified diets.
• Quality & Standards: Ensure meals meet taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain clean kitchen, rotate and label food safely.
• Dietary Compliance: Implement resident diet orders with the dietary staff.
• Inventory & Supplies: Monitor needs, assist with ordering, manage inventory.
• Documentation: Record food temperatures, production, and inventory accurately.
• Dining Room Support: Set up and serve meals, deliver to rooms.
• Special Events: Plan and prepare food for parties and holidays.
• Equipment Maintenance: Report issues and monitor equipment.

Skills

Therapeutic diets

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Cook and plate meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including special requests, substitutes, and therapeutic/modified diets (e.g., pureed, diabetic, low-sodium).




• Quality & Standards: Ensure food meets standards for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance; sample food before serving.




• Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean, organized kitchen, clean equipment, and properly store, rotate, and label food.




• Dietary Compliance: Work with dietary staff to understand and implement resident diet orders and nutritional needs, noting resident consumption.




• Inventory & Supplies: Monitor and report food/supply needs, assist with ordering, and manage inventory.




• Documentation: Accurately record food temperatures, meal production, and inventory.




• Dining Room Support: Assist with setting up/taking down dining areas, serving meals, and delivering food to resident rooms.




• Special Events: Help plan and prepare food for parties, holidays, and other facility events.




• Equipment Maintenance: Monitor kitchen equipment functionality and report issues immediately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.




• Proven experience as a cook, preferably in healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living preferred.




• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation (e.g., ServSafe certification).




• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.




• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• May involve standing for long periods, lifting, and working with hot equipment.




• Adherence to strict schedules and health regulations is required.




• kitchen environment.

Hours

6:00am-2:30pm