Line Cook

erickson; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on food & drinks

Healthcare benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee dining discounts

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living in Charlestown is seeking a Line Cook to join our dining team, crafting chef-inspired dishes and supporting Signature Dining Programs. You will contribute to a collaborative kitchen focused on quality, consistency, and resident satisfaction in a retirement community setting.

The role requires 2-3 years of restaurant kitchen experience, with some weekends and holidays required. Competitive hourly pay and excellent benefits accompany this position at Charlestown, a thriving

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 year's high volume, full service restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consistently prepare all meals and menu items following proper safety and cooking techniques.
• Ensure accurate portioning, plating, temperature, and presentation of meals.
• Utilize your culinary skills to create high-quality dishes that enhance resident satisfaction.
• Keep the kitchen and workstation clean and sanitized at all times.

Skills

Line cook experience

Job description

Location: Charlestown by Erickson Senior Living

*2-3 Years' Experience Working In A Restaurant Kitchen*

Join our team as a Line Cook if you're passionate about great food, teamwork, and have culinary experience. In this role, you'll be a key contributor to our innovative Signature Dining Programs, engaging in à la minute cooking and crafting chef-inspired dishes.

What we offer

• Quality of life - most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
• PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Growth Opportunities - grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Compensation: commensurate with experience, range $19.00 - $21.00 an hour

How you will make an impact

• Consistently prepare all meals and menu items following proper safety and cooking techniques.
• Ensure accurate portioning, plating, temperature, and presentation of meals.
• Utilize your culinary skills to create high-quality dishes that enhance resident satisfaction.
• Keep the kitchen and workstation clean and sanitized at all times.

What you will need

• Minimum of 2-3 year's high volume, full service restaurant experience preferred.
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, from hot kitchens to cold refrigerators and freezers

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Charlestown is a beautiful 110-acre continuing care retirement community located in Catonsville, Maryland, a suburb of Baltimore. We're part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country's largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Charlestown is dedicated to fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.