Line Cook
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering, Cook & Chef
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This role is a full-time line cook position in Rockville, MD. The pay range is $19.53/hr to $22.62/hr, based on skills and experience.
Base Pay Range$19.53/hr - $22.62/hr
Shift and BenefitsShift: 11am-7:30pm or 6am-2:30pm, flexible position.
Great Full Time Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Matching and Three-Year Vesting
- Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities
- Onsite CPR Training
- Certified Dementia Practitioner Training *
- Well-Being Model
- Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents
- UKG Wallet (Daily Pay)
- Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
- Training and Growth Opportunities
- Tickets to Work
- Available for select employees
Ingleside at King Farm (IKF) is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community located in the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. Ingleside at King Farm boasts a proven record of success and is CARF certified, with a 5‑star CMS rating and Great Place to Work certification for seven consecutive years.
Job SummaryThis position is primarily responsible for preparing cold and hot meals using production estimates listed on the production sheet. Additional duties include assisting the Sous Chef or Chef in the cold production of food items for the Nursing Center meals following standardized recipes.
Job RequirementsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED). Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions, possess high‑quality verbal and written communication ability, and be proficient in the operation of kitchen machinery and basic cooking utensils.
Key Responsibilities – Food Production- Prepare food for residents and visitors for each meal period throughout the day.
- Ensure all food complies with state and federal health regulations.
- Follow all standardized recipes set by the Chef for breakfast and lunch meals.
- Maintain high standards of quality food production and portion control.
- Obtain and maintain a current Serv Safe certification.
- Adhere to sanitation and safe food handling standards according to Serv Safe, health department regulations, and company policies.
- Thaw, pre‑meal preparation, prep, and store all food items in accordance with Serv Safe and regulations.
- Follow menus provided by the Chef and propose changes only with the consent of the Sous Chef or Chef; log changes.
- Prepare all meals at the proper time and with quality to meet service requirements.
- Check temperatures of all food prior to meal time to ensure compliance.
- Maintain proper sanitation and safety in the food preparation areas.
- Utilize leftover foods as directed by the Chef for another meal period; store leftovers properly.
- Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation and production areas in compliance with regulations.
- Cleans cooking areas and kitchen equipment at the beginning and end of each meal period, recording duties in a daily log book.
- Washes and cleans all utensils and equipment used for each meal period; utilizes help of Utility Aid as appropriate.
- Conducts daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to ensure food is properly stored and labeled, and cleans surfaces.
- Checks all kitchen machinery for proper working order; reports repairs or maintenance needed.
- Reports all cleaning and sanitation concerns prompt to the Chef or Director of Dining Services.
As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Seniority LevelEntry level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionOther
IndustriesRestaurants
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