Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $31.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Employee Discounts

Job Description

North Oaks is a distinguished retirement community located in Pikesville, Maryland, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate living environments for seniors. Established with the goal of enhancing the lives of its residents through superior services and facilities, North Oaks has garnered a reputation for excellence within the senior living sector. Its comprehensive approach focuses not only on comfortable accommodations but also on promoting health, wellness, and social engagement through various programs and amenities designed to meet the unique needs of its community members. The facility operates with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care, safety, and respect, creating a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, and stretch frequently throughout the day
  • Moderate to heavy physical effort needed infrequently
  • Manual dexterity for preparing food
  • Ability to use standard industrial kitchen appliances required
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs independently
  • May be exposed to extreme temperatures for short periods of time
  • May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals
  • Must be able to see, hear, and communicate with others

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic
  • Ability to understand measurements and conversions
  • Minimum 2 years experience as a Sous Chef or lead cook in a hotel, restaurant, club or other similar institution
  • Serv-safe certification preferred
  • Culinary education and supervisory background desirable
  • Ability to plan and organize work, and to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance
  • Some knowledge of nutrition and diet
  • Health care experience desirable
  • Compliance with North Oaks Influenza Vaccination Policy is required

Job Duties

  • Clarifies and organizes all evening paperwork and posts next day's production schedule
  • Assists the kitchen staff in all aspects of daily assignments as required
  • Informs the Executive Chef of all activities and operations problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed
  • Assists in daily shift change walk-throughs of kitchen staff
  • Ensures that each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product and is properly portioned
  • Responsible for the direction of the kitchen in the absence of the Director of Food and Beverage
  • Assists in creating, planning, costing and executing menus, theme buffets, specials and holiday menus

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location