Prep Cook for Senior Living: Fresh Meals & Growth

HeartLands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early access to earned wages

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)

Comprehensive benefit package (health,

Job summary

Heartlands Senior Living at Ellicott City is seeking a Prep Cook to support daily meal preparation in a safe, efficient kitchen. You will follow standardized recipes, coordinate with serving times, and help maintain food quality, temperature, and presentation for residents.

The role emphasizes accuracy, cleanliness, and adherence to sanitation guidelines in a fast-paced environment, with full-time hours and opportunities to grow within Discovery Senior Living.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of job-related experience including food preparation.
• Culinary apprenticeship or formal culinary training preferred.
• Food Services Sanitation Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Coordinate food preparation with serving hours to support smooth meal service.
• Monitor food items to ensure minimum standards for temperature, taste, and quality are consistently met.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and presentation of menu items according to menu cycles and recipes.
• Taste and evaluate food during preparation to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain or exceed standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.
• Follow all local, state, and federal food handling regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Recipe following

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Culinary apprenticeship or formal culinary training preferred

Food Services Sanitation Certificate required

Job description

Heartlands Senior Living at Ellicott City is seeking a Prep Cook to support daily meal preparation in a safe, efficient kitchen. You will follow standardized recipes, coordinate with serving times, and help maintain food quality, temperature, and presentation for residents.

The role emphasizes accuracy, cleanliness, and adherence to sanitation guidelines in a fast-paced environment, with full-time hours and opportunities to grow within Discovery Senior Living.