LVMG- Cook Supervisor

About the role

Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant is seeking a Full-Time Cook Supervisor to join their mission-driven community. The role involves supervising and supporting kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, service, and presentation, managing inventory, ordering, scheduling, and production logs, ensuring food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, training, coaching, and developing team members, addressing customer concerns, and promoting resident satisfaction. Special events and dining functions are also supported.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support kitchen staff
• Oversee food preparation, service, and presentation
• Manage inventory, ordering, scheduling, and production logs
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
• Train, coach, and develop team members
• Address customer concerns and promote resident satisfaction
• Support special events and dining functions as needed

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Culinary school training is preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant culinary experience, with prior supervisory or managerial experience preferred
• Knowledge of clinical and dietary requirements for residents across varying levels of care
• ServSafe Certification is required; must be obtained or renewed within 90 days of hire, if expired
• A strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and handling practices in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Basic proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Generous 403(b) retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development opportunities
• Scholarship opportunities

Pay

Competitive wages are offered.

Schedule

Standard operating hours are 12:00pm to 8:00pm on weekdays and Saturdays, and 8:00am to 4:00pm on Sundays. Schedules may be adjusted as needed to support department staffing and operational demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland (LSMMD) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and valued. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring practices reflect our core values of respect, compassionate service, trust, integrity, community, and innovation.