Full-Time Prep Cook — Meaningful Community Kitchen

Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant - a Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland Community; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant in Ellicott City, MD is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Prep Cook to join our mission-driven community. This role follows a 11:00pm–7:00am shift with varying weekdays and weekend rotation, preparing meals according to recipes and dietary requirements while maintaining food safety and quality.

The Cook I will support daily kitchen operations, estimate quantities, manage inventory, and ensure clean, compliant workstations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

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, 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant in Ellicott City, MD is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Prep Cook to join our mission-driven community. This role follows a 11:00pm–7:00am shift with varying weekdays and weekend rotation, preparing meals according to recipes and dietary requirements while maintaining food safety and quality.

The Cook I will support daily kitchen operations, estimate quantities, manage inventory, and ensure clean, compliant workstations.