LVMG- Cook II

We are currently a seeking Cook II for The Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant, Ellicott City, MD community The Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant (LVMG) Cooks will work as an integral part of our Dining Services team, that delivers a warm, welcoming, and friendly approach to quality care and hospitality support for our older adult residents.

Job Duties

• Prepare dishes with complex ingredients and cooking preparations to order
• Provide the highest quality of service to customers
• Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving menu items.
• Prepare food by operating a variety of kitchen utensils to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting, and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry, or fish for culinary use.
• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
• May be called upon to receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
• May be assigned in a venue requiring the preparation and cooking of food to order, including reading the order or taking verbal instructions on food required by the patron, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing of workstations and all equipment used according to regulatory rules and food safety processes.
• Maintain all records and logs as required.
• Provide culinary support for other dining functions as requested
  
  

Great Benefits We Offer

A strong total compensation package including:

• Competitive Wages
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Paid Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program
• On-Site Fitness Center and Indoor Pool
• An even stronger culture of caring, collaboration, and support!
  
  

Hourly wage will be based on the candidate's qualifications including relevant years of experience and certifications/education.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience
• 5 or more years of cooking experience in a fine dining restaurant style setting
  
  

OR

Certificate or culinary degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of cook experience in a fine dining setting

• Knowledge of sanitation, safety and food handling techniques, rules and regulations as defined by local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Apply moderately complex technical skills appropriate for the position.
• May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to meet requirements of the position.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Serv-Safe Certification (if expired, recertification within 90 days of hire)
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.