Senior Living Cook: Crafting Fresh, From-Scratch Meals

Cogir USA; Potomac (MD); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Paid time off

Pay on demand

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our community restaurant in Potomac, MD. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and staff, partnering with the culinary director to create comforting classics and seasonal dishes made from local ingredients.

The ideal candidate has at least one year in a full-service kitchen, understands safety and sanitation, can read recipes, and works flexibly including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary school or equivalent education/experience is a plus.
• Food Handler Card and understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a compassionate, high-performing team to redefine senior living and deliver top-level results.
• Prepare and cook meals following established menus, recipes, dietary, and sanitary guidelines.
• Set up and break down work areas in a timely fashion.
• Keep all stations clean and sanitized.
• Collaborate with the dining services team to ensure timely meal service.
• Check and restock all foods for proper service.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Participate in required training sessions, including food handling and safety certifications.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Recipe reading

Large-batch cooking

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School is a plus

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our community restaurant in Potomac, MD. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and staff, partnering with the culinary director to create comforting classics and seasonal dishes made from local ingredients.

The ideal candidate has at least one year in a full-service kitchen, understands safety and sanitation, can read recipes, and works flexibly including weekends.