Cook Supervisor

Join Our Team at Carroll Lutheran Village!

We're currently seeking a dedicated Full-Time Cook Supervisor to join our caring and mission-driven community. This position is scheduled Monday-Friday with one weekday off each week and an every-other-weekend rotation. Shifts are 5:00am- 1:00pm or 6:00am- 2:00pm.

The Cook Supervisor oversees daily kitchen operations, supervises and supports culinary team members, and ensures the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service for residents and guests. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for food preparation, inventory management, ordering, scheduling, and maintaining compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations. The Cook Supervisor also plays an important role in mentoring staff, promoting teamwork, and creating an exceptional dining experience that reflects the values and mission of Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland.

At Carroll Lutheran Village, we're more than just a workplace. As a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) and not-for-profit organization, we put people first. That means valuing every resident we serve and every team member who supports them. Here, your work is more than a job, it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.

What You’ll Do as a CLV Cook Supervisor:

• Serves as the lead supervisor overseeing Culinary Department operations, including staff coordination, food preparation, inventory, ordering, scheduling, production logs, merchandising, and signage, as directed by the Chef Manager.
• Provides direct supervision and support to hourly kitchen staff, offering real-time coaching, correction, and progressive discipline when necessary.
• Functions as a working cook, ensuring timely preparation, presentation, and service of menu items, while maintaining cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
• Monitors team productivity and recommend improvements to enhance service efficiency and food quality.
• Assists in employee onboarding and ongoing staff development within the department.
• Engage with customers to ensure satisfaction, addresses concerns, and resolve concerns related to food and service.
• Maintains accurate documentation, ensures food safety standards, and rotates inventory in all storage areas.
• Supports other dining services and special functions as needed.
• Ensures a safe, sanitary, and compliant work environment, in accordance with LSMMD policies, HIPAA regulations, and resident rights.
• Participates in required training, continuing education, and serves on internal or external committees as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

All the great incentives you get as a CLV Team Member!

A strong total compensation package including:

• Competitive wages
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous contributions to a 403(b)-retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid professional development
• Scholarship opportunities

An even stronger culture of caring, collaboration and support!

Qualifications

What You’ll Need as a Cook Supervisor:

Education | Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary school training preferred.
• 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 required; must be obtained or renewed within 90 days of hire, if expired.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels, including residents, staff, families, external vendors/authorities, and the public.
• Strong attention to detail in writing, proofreading, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating a cooperative, respectful, and compassionate approach to colleagues and resident care.
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment and technology.
• Maintains professionalism, composure, and a positive attitude when managing challenging situations.
• Physically able to move throughout the workday and lift items up to 50 pounds using safe handling practices.
• May be necessary to assist with resident evacuation during emergency situations.
• Complies with organizational health and safety requirements, including vaccination policies or valid exemptions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland (LSMMD), we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and valued. We believe our organization's strength comes from the unique perspectives each team member brings.

LSMMD provides 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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promote a culture of inclusion and equity in all aspects of our organization.