Cook- Full-time

Vierra Communities; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 Holidays

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision

Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

Voluntary LTD Insurance

401(k) immediate enrollment with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Vierra Communities is seeking a full-time Cook in Bethesda, MD to prepare meals for residents and patients according to planned menus. You will review menus, ensure food safety, and collaborate with dietary staff to meet dietary requirements.

The role requires physical stamina and ability to handle kitchen operations, with generous benefits and a team-focused culture. Join a community-oriented employer that values reliability, strong work ethic, and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to review menus and prepare meals accordingly.
• Serve Safe certification.
• Collaborate with the Dietary Manager and Supervisor as necessary and implement changes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing food service production lines to ensure timely meals.
• Process diet changes and new diets from Nursing Services.
• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals on a timely basis.
• Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control.
• Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes and diets.
• Ensure appropriate utensils and equipment accompany the meal tray.
• Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refuse foods.
• Assists in daily cleaning duties per policies and procedures.
• Assists in food preparation for special meals or events.
• Maintains stock levels of staple and non-staple foods and supplies.

Skills

Culinary skills

Serve Safe certification

Menu planning

Food safety procedures

Job description

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Cook- Full-time

Full Time Bethesda, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1416

Salary Range: $18.50 To $21.00 Hourly

About the Role:

Are you looking to put your culinary skills to work with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, Carriage Hill Bethesda is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable, and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to review menus and prepare meals accordingly
• Serve Safe certification
• Work with the Dietary Manager and Supervisor as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submits to the appropriate party.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure meals are prepared on time.
• Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals, as necessary, on a timely basis.
• Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control procedures.
• Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special diet orders.
• Ensure appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
• Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refused foods served.
• Assists/directs daily cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
• Ensures that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, are maintained at adequate levels.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position; lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects. Stand for long periods of time, walk, bend and stretch.

Full Time Benefits:

• 7 Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary LTD Insurance
• 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program

About Vierra:

Vierra Communities is a family-owned and operated community that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents

Vierra's Culture & Mission:

We have a positive, supportive, and thriving culture that supports and encourages innovation, leadership, warmth and compassion and excellence. Our Mission: to advance and redefine healthcare.

Disclaimer:

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Vierra complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.