Full-Time Cook I — Resident-Centric Dining

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

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.