COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)
About The Position
Morrison Living is hiring full-time and part-time Cooks at Pickersgill Retirement Community in Towson, Maryland. The Cook prepares food according to applicable federal, state, and company standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, and ensures quality food service. The posted fixed pay rate is $21.50 per hour. The schedule varies by day: weekdays are 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and weekends are 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; further details are provided during the interview. The role includes preparing and serving food, maintaining food quality and safe temperatures, cleaning and organizing kitchen areas, operating kitchen equipment, assisting with planning and inventory-related work, and following food-safety and workplace-safety procedures. The posting describes a supportive team environment and offers a free meal while working and free parking.
Requirements
- At least two years of line cook experience in a retirement community, senior living facility, restaurant, or similar food service environment.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes, instructions, production plans, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, using correct portions and ensuring food meets presentation, quality, and temperature standards; taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the assigned work area.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service, maintain cleanliness standards, and store or discard excess food using safe food-handling procedures.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized, and store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
- Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, and accidents to a supervisor promptly.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment, including a personal commitment to the safety of oneself and others.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company policies and procedures for protective equipment and safe work practices, including cut-resistant gloves when handling specified tools, appropriate heat-protective gloves when handling hot items, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free meal while at work
- Free parking
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- For full-time positions: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
