About us
The Residence at Eden Green is an intimate, small assisted living and memory care community located in Denton, MD. We are a professional work environment and our goal is to provide the very best care and services to our residents and their families, as well as provide a professional, caring, and positive environment for staff.
Our work environment includes:
- Team environment
- Food provided per shift
- Professional work environment
- Growth opportunities
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a skilled Lead Cook to lead in the preparation of delicious dishes in our kitchen within our Assisted Living community. The Lead Cook will perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, so food can be prepared according to recipes. Work with and lead a great team.
**Duties:**
- Prepare 30 days cycle menus.
-Prepare the cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep tasks
- Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, etc.
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
**Experience:**
- Proven experience as a Lead Cook, Prep Cook or relevant role
- Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
- Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- A team player with good communication skills
- Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
*Skills:*
- Food safety
- Dietary department
- Cook
- Kitchen
- Culinary
- Catering
- Food preparation
- Meal preparation
- Restaurant or other business
- Dietary aide
This position offers the opportunity to be a lead in a dynamic kitchen environment where you can show your culinary skills. If you are passionate about cooking, food preparation and are eager to learn more, we would love to have you join our team as a Lead Cook.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Referral program
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Denton, MD 21629 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Denton, MD 21629: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person