Cook – Full-Time

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in our care facility. You will follow standardized recipes, manage food safety temperatures, and maintain a clean kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include recording production quantities, stocking and rotating inventory, and supporting dishwashing and dining service. You will lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen safety protocols.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary requirements.
• Strong organizational and sanitation skills.
• Team player with flexibility to support dining services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet established standards.
• Follow dietary modifications and special meal requirements.
• Record production quantities and food safety temperatures.
• Stock, rotate, date, and store food per safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, storage and equipment areas.
• Complete cleaning logs and equipment maintenance reports.
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines.
• Support dishwashing and dining service as needed.
• Lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen safety

Recipe following

Team player

Job description

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals that enhance residents’ dining experiences while ensuring a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and serving meals according to standardized recipes and menus
• Ensuring food quality, taste, and presentation meet established standards
• Following dietary modifications and special meal requirements
• Recording production quantities and food safety temperatures
• Stocking, rotating, dating, and storing food per safety regulations
• Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen, storage, and equipment areas
• Completing cleaning logs and equipment maintenance reports
• Adhering to food safety, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines
• Supporting dishwashing and dining service as needed
• Leading food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen safety protocols
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary requirements
• Strong organizational and sanitation skills
• Team player with flexibility to support dining services

The role aims to create enjoyable dining experiences for residents, emphasizing safety, quality, and compliance in all food service activities.