Cook I

Carroll Lutheran Village - a Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland Community; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid professional development

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Carroll Lutheran Village is hiring a Full-Time Cook I to join our mission-driven team. The role follows a 10:30am-6:30pm shift with varying weekdays and weekend rotations, cooking meals per recipes and dietary needs while upholding food safety standards.

The position supports daily kitchen operations, collaborates with staff, and contributes to a positive dining experience for residents and guests. ServSafe training is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 years of work-related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment in handling sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with residents, staff, families and the public.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items by following basic recipes and production guidelines, including seasoning, tasting, carving, and serving menu items.
• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils to measure, mix, cut, peel, shred, and trim ingredients.
• Estimate food quantities, review menus, maintain production records, and requisition supplies.
• Accommodate special dietary requirements and prepare meals to order per instructions.
• Receive and manage inventory and maintain cleanliness and sanitation according to standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years work-related experience preferred

Tools

ServSafe Food Handler certification (to be completed within 90 days of hire)

Job description

Join Our Team at Carroll Lutheran Village! We’re currently seeking a dedicated Full-Time Cook I to become part of our caring and mission-driven community. This position will follow a 10:30am-6:30pm shift with varying weekdays with a weekend rotation.
The Cook I is responsible for preparing and cooking meals in accordance with standardized recipes and dietary requirements while ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards are consistently met. This role supports daily kitchen operations, collaborates with staff, and contributes to a positive dining experience for residents and guests.
At Carroll Lutheran Village, we’re more than just a workplace, we’re a not-for-profit organization that puts people first. That means valuing every resident we serve and every team member who supports them. Here, your work is more than a job, it’s a meaningful part of something bigger.
Come see the difference!
What You’ll Do As a CLV Cook I

• Prepare and cook food items by following basic recipes and production guidelines, including seasoning, tasting, carving, and serving menu items.
• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils to measure, mix, cut, peel, shred, and trim ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, and fish.
• Estimate food quantities, review menus, maintain production records, and requisition necessary supplies to meet daily food service needs.
• Accommodate special dietary requirements and prepare meals to order, following verbal or written instructions as needed.
• Receive and manage inventory, lifting and moving food supplies as required.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment in compliance with regulatory and food safety standards.
• Maintain all required documentation, including temperature logs, production records, and cleaning checklists.
• Attend and participate in training, including ServSafe Food Handler certification (to be completed within 90 days of hire), and ongoing education opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively with interdepartmental staff to ensure consistent, high-quality food service.
• Contribute to a positive, warm, and respectful environment for residents and team members.
• Serve on internal or external committees as assigned and follow all dietary procedures per facility policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  

All the great incentives you get as a CLV Team Member!
A Strong Total Compensation Package Including

• Competitive wages
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous contributions to a 403(b)-retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid professional development
• Scholarship opportunities
  

An even stronger culture of caring, collaboration and support!

Qualifications
What You’ll Need as a Cook I:
Education | Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of work-related experience preferred.
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Education | Experience

• Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels, including residents, staff, families, external vendors/authorities, and the public.
• Strong attention to detail in writing, proofreading, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating a cooperative, respectful, and compassionate approach to colleagues and resident care.
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment and technology.
• Maintains professionalism, composure, and a positive attitude when managing challenging situations.
• Physically able to move throughout the workday and lift items up to 50 pounds using safe handling practices.
• May be necessary to assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations.
• Complies with organizational health and safety requirements, including vaccination policies or valid exemptions.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
At Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland (LSMMD), we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and valued. We believe our organization's strength comes from the unique perspectives each team member brings.
LSMMD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our hiring practices reflect our core values of respect, compassionate service, trust, integrity, community, and innovation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promote a culture of inclusion and equity in all aspects of our organization.

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