COOK (FULL TIME)

Unidine; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals

Uniform

Company benefit package

Job summary

Unidine is hiring immediately for a full-time COOK position in Mount Airy, MD. The role involves preparing high-quality food, ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen, and serving meals. Prior healthcare experience is preferred. The position offers evening shifts and pay ranging from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Prior healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by ensuring food is at correct temperature.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining cleanliness.

Job description

Unidine is hiring immediately for a full-time COOK position.

• Location: Lorien Mt. Airy - 713 Midway Avenue, Mount Airy, MD 21771.
• Schedule: Full-time schedule; evening shifts available. Hours and days may vary, including weekends.
• Requirement: Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Perks: Meals, Uniform, Company benefit package.
• Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties
and Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring food is at correct temperature, attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits for Our Team Members

• Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Unidine is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Additional Information

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.