Line Cook - Full-Time or Part-Time - No Late Restaurant Nights

Full-Time/Part-Time Line Cook - Join the Culinary Team at Ginger CoveLocation: Annapolis, MDPay: $20.44 - $23.30 per hour (based on experience)Tired of late-night restaurant shifts? Enjoy a more balanced schedule while still doing the cooking you love.Are you a passionate cook looking for a stable kitchen environment where your work truly makes a difference? Ginger Cove, a premier life-care retirement community in Annapolis, is seeking Full-Time or Part-Time Line Cooks to join our Culinary Services team.At Ginger Cove, our culinary team prepares high-quality meals that bring comfort, joy, and connection to our residents every day. This is an opportunity to cook with purpose while working in a supportive and professional kitchen environment.Why Join Ginger Cove?Competitive Pay: $20.44 - $23.30 per hour based on experienceWork-Life Balance: More stable schedules than traditional restaurant kitchensAir-Conditioned Kitchen: Comfortable work environment year-roundOpen, Spacious Kitchen: Designed for efficiency and teamworkFree Shift Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals while workingSupportive Culinary Team: Work alongside experienced chefs who value collaborationCreative Cooking Environment: Bring your ideas and culinary skills to the tableMeaningful Work: Make a daily impact in the lives of our residentsWhat You'll DoAs a Line Cook, you will play a key role in preparing and presenting high-quality meals while maintaining the highest culinary and food safety standards.Responsibilities include:• Preparing and cooking menu items according to recipes and daily menus• Assisting with food prep and planning for upcoming meals• Plating meals with attention to presentation and portion control• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards• Monitoring food temperatures and maintaining food safety logs• Supporting meal preparation for special events and functions• Following all health, safety, and sanitation guidelinesMake a Difference with Every DishAt Ginger Cove, our Line Cooks are not just cooking-they're contributing to a community that values dignity, wellness, and joy in everyday living. If you're ready to bring your culinary talents to a place where you're appreciated and your work matters, we'd love to hear from you!Apply today and become part of something special.Job Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent (required)Culinary school degree (preferred but not required)Experience in hot and cold food preparationKnowledge of food safety and sanitation standardsAbility to read, write, and communicate in English in order to follow recipes, food safety logs, and kitchen proceduresPrevious experience in healthcare or senior living (a plus)Strong organizational and communication skillsProfessional appearance and a team-first attitudeAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentBenefits & Perks:At Ginger Cove, we value our team and offer a strong benefits package:• Medical, dental, and vision insurance• Retirement plan with employer match• Paid time off (accrual-based)• Tuition assistance & scholarship programs• Employee referral bonus program• Annual bonus opportunities• Employee recognition programs• Additional voluntary (ancillary) benefits