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Cook Full Time

Inspīr Senior Living
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026

Job Title: Cook
Location: Washington, D.C.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range:  $23-$25
Department: Dining Services

About Us: Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider. We offer a home like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Cook to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Position Summary: The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and method in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. All responsibilities will be appetizing conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame
  • Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room
  • Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control
  • Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director
  • Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment
  • Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to: ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers
  • Assures that resident’s diets are being followed
  • Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis
  • Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment
  • Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary department
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision
  • Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product
  • Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving
  • Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress
  • Ability to recognized needs and help others without prompting
  • Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility
  • Is neat, clean and works safely
  • Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness
  • Respects resident’s rights and adheres to community policy on resident care
  • Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management

Compliance & Safety

  • Follows emergency procedures
  • Reports on the job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs

Communication 

  • Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff
  • Advise supervisor and appropriate manager in any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately.
  • Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies and follows work schedule

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

  • Serve Safe Certification Required
  • Has a working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
  • Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines
  • Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings
  • Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills • Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English

Why You'll Love working for Us:
• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs

• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid
time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full
time employees.

 

 

Salary : $23 - $25

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