Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Cook – Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem/PRN. 

We are looking for Cook to join our team at Morningside Elite Management as soon as possible. Morningside Elite Management is a leading assisted living and memory care community in Laurel, Maryland . 

Apply today to become a valued member of our incredible team at Morningside Elite Management, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we THRIVE!

Available Shifts / Schedule : 

What we are offering: 

• Competitive pay!

• Streak Attendance Bonus – earn up to $3,000 a year!

• Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.

• Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff

• 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years. 

• Paid Time Off – 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time. 

• Tuition Reimbursement!

• Holiday Pay.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. 

• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance. 

• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance.

• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage.

• Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart.

• Professional growth and development opportunities. 

• Employee Appreciation Events.

Cook - Position Summary:

Provides high quality meals at all times to residents, guests, and staff. Participates in all aspects of food production. This position may be required to supervise other staff positions. The cook reports to the Director of Dining Services

Cook - Responsibilities:

• Prepares all food in accordance with the daily menu planner, using standardized recipes, in a timely manner.

• Works the food line during mealtime.

• Plates food in an attractive manner and ensures that all condiments and garnishes are prepared and served with the appropriate foods.

• Keeps work area and serving line equipment clean and adheres to sanitation cleaning schedules.

• Ensures proper food temperature maintenance.

• Keeps stock rooms, coolers & freezers clean and ensures that food supply stocks are rotated, all perishables are labeled, dated and stored properly.

• Keeps food waste to a minimum by using food storage and food recycling techniques.

• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.

• Performs all duties in adherence to Morningside Elite Management standards.

• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors, and coworkers.

• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Morningside Elite Management.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Cook - Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.