Line Cook (Full-Time)

Erickson Senior Living; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Discounts at on-site dining venues

401k with match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Oak Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Line Cook to join our team, crafting chef-inspired dishes and engaging in à la minute cooking for Signature Dining Programs. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering high-quality meals to residents.

Offering a $2000 sign-on bonus, competitive benefits, and a comprehensive benefits package, this on-site position supports work-life balance while contributing to a vibrant retirement community environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of cook-to-order experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cook-to-order experience

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Location:
Oak Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living

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.

$2000 sign on bonus

What We Offer

• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
• $2000 sign on bonus
• 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 ranging from $20.50 - $26.50 hourly

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 1 year of cook-to-order experience
• 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.

Oak Crest is a beautiful 87-acre continuing care retirement community in Parkville, MD. 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. Oak Crest helps people live better lives by 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.