Cook

Prime Healthcare Management; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Management in Westminster, MD is seeking a dedicated cook for our healthcare dining program. You will prepare and plate meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, accommodating special requests and therapeutic diets while maintaining quality and safety.

You will work with dietary staff to follow resident diet orders, monitor temperatures, and help with dining room service and events. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and ServSafe knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a cook, preferably in healthcare or long‑term care.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation (ServSafe certification).
• 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 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.
• Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm

Skills

Experience as a cook

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Therapeutic diets knowledge

ServSafe certification

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