Cook

About the role

At FutureCare our Cooks work as an integral part of the nutrition department to ensure our residents are receiving the proper care and nutrition to promote good health and well‑being. Recognized as a member of the department management team, our Cooks will lead, supervise, organize, and direct the delivery of proper nutrition and other food services throughout the facility. FutureCare is the only healthcare company in Baltimore named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes.” We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care.

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner.
• Prepare food that is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Keep your work area clean and sanitize work area after food preparation.
• Follow written menus and recipes.
• Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
• Make appropriate menu substitutions when necessary.
• Monitor shortages and excesses of food and supplies; inform immediate supervisor.
• Be responsible for avoiding food waste.
• Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current/valid ServSafe certification.
• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a health‑care environment.
• Ability to lead and supervise individuals.
• Sufficient mathematical skills for conversion of recipe quantities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, particularly recipes.
• Proven ability to cook to scale within a healthcare environment.
• Basic knowledge to properly utilize and clean production equipment.
• Awareness of efficient and appropriate utilization of leftovers.
• Knowledge of food service sanitation and proper food handling practices.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to provide supervision for a group of employees (dietary aides and porters).
• Basic understanding of modified diets.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to new employees.
• Ability to deal with people in a tactful, diplomatic, and respectful manner.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Flex/Advance Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth Ladder
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance
• Matching 401(k) Plan

Pay

Competitive Pay $18.00 – $19.50/hr***. The salary range reflects potential base pay; bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider overall experience, job‑related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.