Cook - Part-time - Arden Courts Towson

Arden Courts; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

daily access to pay with ZayZoon

uniforms

employee discounts

employee appreciation events

EAP

paid time off

holiday worked premium pay

more for part-time staff

Job summary

Arden Courts in Towson, MD is seeking a Cook to prepare appetizing and nutritious meals for residents. You will support the Culinary Services Coordinator and help manage daily food service tasks in a respectful, elder-friendly environment.

The role requires a High School diploma, prior food preparation experience, and a Food Service Sanitation certificate. This part-time, non-exempt position offers flexible benefits and opportunities to contribute to compassionate care for residents.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food preparation.
• Knowledge and experience in working with elderly; dementia experience preferred.
• Food Service Sanitation certificate according to State/Local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appetizing and nutritious meals for residents.
• Assist Culinary Services Coordinator in managing food service functions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Provide tact, sensitivity, and professionalism in service delivery.

Skills

Reading & Writing

English speaking

Food prep experience

Dementia experience preferred

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location Arden Courts of Towson,Towson, MD, 21204,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 - $21.00 / Hour
• Job Category Culinary Services
• Employee Type Non Exempt PT

Description

As a Cook, you prepare appetizing and nutritious meals for our residents and assist the Culinary Services Coordinator in managing food service functions. In this position, a Cook strives to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment and requires tact, sensitivity and professionalism to ensure industry-leading service delivery.

AMAZING benefits including

• daily access to pay with ZayZoon
• uniforms
• employee discounts
• employee appreciation events
• EAP
• paid time off
• holiday worked premium pay
• more for part-time staff

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Skills: Basic reading and writing skills, and ability to speak English in an understandable manner
• Years of Experience: Previous experience in food preparation required; Knowledge and experience in working with elderly & previous dementia experience preferred
• Certification: Food Service Sanitation certificate according to State/Local requirements

Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and squat for prolonged periods; Be able to easily lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with Arden Courts, please contact the listed posting contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace