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Keswick
Baltimore, MD, USA
$17-$21 an hour
Part-time
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Cook

PRN Every Other Weekend Only 10 : 30am-6 : 30pm

$17 - 21 / hr (Pay based on experience)

Keswick is located in Baltimore, MD. We are seeking dedicated, caring team members willing and able to commit to our workplace values : Connection, Empathy, Inclusion and Advocacy!

Keswick was top-ranked for 2024 as High-Performing by U.S. News & World Report , a rating only reached by 19% of nursing homes in the country.

Keswick was recognized on Newsweek's 2023 and 2024 ranking of Best Nursing Homes in Maryland.

Keswick is an independently owned long-term care facility. With over 140 years of expertise, Keswick has become the area's premier provider of services for older adults.

We are driven by our mission to improve the experience of aging, together.

Why Choose Keswick?

Keswick employees are part of a compassionate, and award-winning team, working together to deliver top care to the people of Baltimore.

When you join our team, you can expect :

  • Minimum rate of $18 for Full and Part Time GNA staff & $16 per hour campus wide
  • You may also be entitled to receive all applicable shift differentials
  • Health and prescription coverage with lower-than-average deductibles and copays
  • Dental and vision benefits
  • Free short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance for Full Time Employees (optional supplemental life insurance)
  • 401(k) program with employer matching up to 6%
  • Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay with an option to "cash out" unused vacation hours
  • MTA discounted bus passes
  • Teladoc - Free 24-hour access to a physician
  • Employee Assistance Program with a variety of free services
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Free access to our Employee Wellness Program , such as Zumba and Pilates

As a Cook, you will carry out our mission to improve the experience of aging together by preparing all foods using proper cooking techniques, tools, recipes, and food handling procedures to ensure nutritional quality, flavor, and appearance of all products.

What will I do as a Cook?

Preparation : Previews menus and work orders to determine the amount and type of food and supplies required using standard production procedures and systems.

Assembles and prepares ingredients. Uses knife skills to cut, chop, slice, dice, julienne, and peel ingredients.

Food Production : Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved.

Prepares large quantities of food following standard recipes within the required production schedule. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes.

Makes adjustments as needed to ensure final results are to standards. Readies food on steam tables on time for service.

Plating and Presentation : Oversees tray line service to ensure that tray line carries out desired presentation, plating, and portion size.

Monitors steam table for replenishment. Ensures that proper utensils are provided on tray line to facilitate plating. Checks food temperature before service.

Food Handling : Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards. Follows proper food preparation and handling techniques.

Ensures that food items are maintained at appropriate temperatures. At end of service period, wraps, labels, dates, and properly stores all food ingredients according to safe food handling techniques and practices.

Daily Cleaning and Sanitation : Maintains clean and organized food preparation areas using "clean as you go" method. Wipes down work areas daily including stove, oven, counters, and other areas.

Cleans cooking equipment and utensils. Maintains equipment and tools.

Weekly Cleaning and Equipment Maintenance : Cleans work areas thoroughly once a week including oven, grill, inside drawers, refrigerator, and other detail cleaning.

Maintains kitchen equipment; reports malfunctioning equipment; maintains a safe work environment.

  • Accountability : Maintains daily production records to document usage and leftovers. Minimizes waste of food and supplies.
  • Incorporates leftovers into future menu items. Follows policies and procedures for incident and accident prevention. Monitors temperatures maintained by kitchen equipment such as refrigerators and ovens;

reports any temperature issues to maintenance for correction.

What is required in this position?

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Serv Safe Certification required,
  • Requires two years of institutional or related experience in food preparation.

What makes Keswick unique?

Our vision is for greater fulfillment and freedom of choice in aging, for all. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for the guests and residents it serves, Keswick provides various award-winning services that enhance their lives and get them back to doing what they love.

Keswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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