Cook - University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Thompson Hospitality Corporation; Princess Anne (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join their dynamic Dining Services team at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. This is a vital role responsible for preparing delicious and nutritious meals in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for culinary arts and strong organizational skills, with competitive benefits including healthcare and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k), matched up to 4%

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts on Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Discounted meal plan for employees and relatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a line cook or similar role.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and capacity to handle high-volume settings.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook diverse menu items following recipes.
• Manage a cooking station, ensuring timely ingredient preparation.
• Monitor food quality and maintain a clean workspace.
• Assist in inventory control and minimize waste.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Job description

Overview

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is seeking a skilled and reliable Line Cook to join our dynamic Dining Services team. As a Line Cook, you will play a crucial role in preparing and cooking delicious and nutritious meals for the college community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook diverse menu items following recipes.
• Manage a cooking station, ensuring timely ingredient preparation.
• Monitor food quality, adjust as needed, and maintain a clean workspace.
• Assist in inventory control, reporting shortages, and minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team, chefs, and dining staff for smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a line cook or similar role.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to handle a high-volume setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

Who We Are:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a historically Black university located in Princess Anne, Maryland, USA. Established in 1886, it has a rich history of providing education and opportunities for African American students in various fields of study. UMES offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs, and it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, research, and community service.

Thompson Hospitalityis the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

• Purpose

• • Give back to our communities
  • Celebrate diversity
• People
  • Do the right thing
  • Treat people the way you want to be treated
  • Always do your best
  • Be accountable for our actions
• Performance
  • Serve the highest quality food
  • Provide world-class service
  • Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.