Cook II

Join Our Team at Carroll Lutheran Village! We’re currently seeking a dedicated Full-Time Line Cook to become part of our caring and mission-driven community. This position will be 10:30am-6:30pm, Monday-Friday with every other weekend. 

The Cook II is responsible for preparing and cooking meals in accordance with standardized recipes and dietary requirements while ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards are consistently met. This role supports daily kitchen operations, collaborates with staff, and contributes to a positive dining experience for residents and guests.

At Carroll Lutheran Village, we’re more than just a workplace, we’re a not-for-profit organization that puts people first. That means valuing every resident we serve and every team member who supports them. Here, your work is more than a job, it’s a meaningful part of something bigger.

Come see the difference!

What You’ll Do as a CLV Cook II:

• Prepare and cook made-to-order dishes, including those with complex ingredients, following standardized recipes and presentation standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils to measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, and prepare a variety of ingredients including fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, and fish.
• Plan daily food production by reviewing menus, estimating quantities, requisitioning supplies, and maintaining accurate records and logs.
• Ensure proper handling of special dietary meals and accommodate specific resident or guest needs as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all work areas, tools, and equipment in compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Rotate inventory in refrigerators and dry storage, receive and stock supplies, and assist with inventory management.
• Support other dining operations and events as needed, ensuring high-quality food and service delivery.
• Completes required training, including ServSafe Food Handler certification within 90 days of hire, and participate in continuing education and committee work as assigned.
• Follow all departmental policies and procedures to ensure consistency, safety, and satisfaction in food service delivery.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

All the great incentives you get as a CLV Team Member!

A strong total compensation package including:

• Competitive wages
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous contributions to a 403(b)-retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid professional development
• Scholarship opportunities

An even stronger culture of caring, collaboration and support!

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What You’ll Need as a Cook II:

Education | Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent experience. 
• 5 or more years of cooking experience in a fine dining restaurant style setting or a certificate or culinary degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of cooking 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.
• Serv-Safe Certification (if expired, recertification within 90 days of hire).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels, including residents, staff, families, external vendors/authorities, and the public.
• Strong attention to detail in writing, proofreading, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating a cooperative, respectful, and compassionate approach to colleagues and resident care.
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment and technology.
• Maintains professionalism, composure, and a positive attitude when managing challenging situations.
• Physically able to move throughout the workday and lift items up to 50 pounds using safe handling practices.
• May be necessary to assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations.
• Complies with organizational health and safety requirements, including vaccination policies or valid exemptions

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
At Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland (LSMMD), we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and valued. We believe our organization's strength comes from the unique perspectives each team member brings.

LSMMD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our hiring practices reflect our core values of respect, compassionate service, trust, integrity, community, and innovation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promote a culture of inclusion and equity in all aspects of our organization.

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