Part-Time Cook — Assisted Living Dining

Job overview

The Part-Time Cook role is onsite in Lanham, Maryland, with shifts listed as 6 a.m.–2 p.m. and 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Pay is $18–$21 per hour, based on experience. The cook supports dining at an assisted living community, where residents’ comfort and well-being are central to the meal experience. The role prepares meals using established recipes, diet modifications, and menu cycles, while supporting food service operations, inventory rotation, and kitchen safety. Coordination with the Dining Director helps maintain preparation, production, and service flow.

What you'll do

• Prepare meals using established recipes, diet modifications, and menu cycles
• assist with food stock deliveries and product rotation
• complete required regulatory logs
• maintain cleanliness and safety by following cleaning schedules and protocols
• communicate with the Dining Director about preparation, production, and service flow.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

assisted living dining

meal preparation

special diets

food safety

part-time

lanham md

arbor terrace senior living

$18–$21/hr

free meal per shift

paid time off

tuition assistance

401(k) match

health insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free meal per shift
• paid time off
• flexible pay access
• growth opportunities
• diversity, equity, and inclusion training
• tuition and student loan repayment assistance
• emergency financial assistance
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match.

Why this role

Part-time shifts are listed as 6 a.m.–2 p.m. and 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; culinary training or restaurant cooking experience is preferred.

About the employer

Arbor Terrace Senior Living is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.