Chef – Culinary Services
Bethesda
Bring Comfort Through Food
Join a mission-driven culinary team where your cooking directly supports the health, comfort, and well-being of residents. As a Cook, you’ll prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while ensuring safety, consistency, and attention to individual dietary needs.
Position Summary:
Prepares and serves meals according to menus and therapeutic diet guidelines. Maintains food quality, sanitation standards, and timely service while supporting kitchen operations in a long-term care setting.
Schedule:
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Scheduled shifts (as assigned)
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare and cook meals following menus, recipes, and dietary requirements
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Ensure proper portioning, presentation, and meal accuracy
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Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely
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Monitor food temperatures and maintain required records
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Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and food safety standards
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Store, label, and manage food and supplies properly
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Assist with meal service and respond to resident needs
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Support kitchen operations in absence of the Head Chef
Qualifications:
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Previous cooking or food service experience preferred
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Ability to read, follow recipes, and perform basic math
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Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred
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Strong time management and teamwork skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
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Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting
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Exposure to kitchen heat and cold storage environments
Why Join Us:
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Meaningful work serving residents daily
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Supportive, team-focused kitchen environment
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Opportunity to grow culinary and leadership skills
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Mission-driven organization dedicated to care and service
If you enjoy cooking with purpose and want to make a difference every day, this is a great opportunity to do meaningful work in a professional kitchen environment!
