Prep Cook

Erickson Senior Living; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

Meal discount

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living’s Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking a Prep Cook. You will contribute to Signature Dining Programs with à la minute cooking and chef-inspired dishes in state-of-the-art kitchens, collaborating with a dedicated team.

Requirements include weekend/holiday availability, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and adaptability to hot and cold work environments. Competitive benefits, meal discounts, and 401k with company match are offered.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to work well with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Food safety and cooking techniques knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the consistent preparation of all food items according to safety and cooking techniques.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and workstation.
• Prepare and assemble high-quality menu items that drive resident satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Job description

Location:

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Prep Cook if you’re passionate about food and teamwork, with culinary experience. You will contribute to our Signature Dining Programs, engaging in à la minute cooking and creating chef-inspired dishes, while working with a dedicated team in state-of-the-art kitchens and using top-notch equipment.

What we offer

• Compensation: $18.00 - $19.50 hourly
• 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

How you will make an impact

• Assist in the consistent preparation all food items according to proper safety and cooking techniques
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and work station
• Use your culinary talents to prepare and assemble high quality menu items that drive resident satisfaction

What you will need

• 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.

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. 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. Riderwood 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