Prep Cook: Fresh Meals for Seniors, Flexible Hours

Discovery Senior Living; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

401(K) with employer match

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Uniforms provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a Prep Cook for Heartlands Senior Living in Ellicott City, MD. The role supports daily meal prep, ensures safety and quality, and maintains an organized kitchen to meet menu cycles and recipes.

Full-time hours with competitive wages and benefits are offered. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (or equivalent), 1 year of food prep experience, and a Food Services Sanitation Certificate or culinary training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of job-related experience including food preparation and therapeutic diets.
• Culinary apprenticeship or formal culinary training preferred.
• Food Services Sanitation Certificate required.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

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.
• 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.
• Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Oversee proper food storage, including labeling and date checks.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties for kitchen and prep areas.
• Follow all local, state, and federal food handling regulations.
• Maintain required food safety equipment and temperature records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow recipes

Food safety

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary apprenticeship or formal culinary training

Job description

Discovery Senior Living is seeking a Prep Cook for Heartlands Senior Living in Ellicott City, MD. The role supports daily meal prep, ensures safety and quality, and maintains an organized kitchen to meet menu cycles and recipes.

Full-time hours with competitive wages and benefits are offered. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (or equivalent), 1 year of food prep experience, and a Food Services Sanitation Certificate or culinary training.