Cook

As a Cook at Asbury Solomons, your key responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of hot and cold meals, ensuring optimal food quality, and following designated production sheets. You'll also communicate with the Chef regarding necessary recipe modifications and keep the kitchen team informed about menu offerings and changes.

To become a Cook at Asbury Solomons, you need a high school diploma or GED equivalency, along with two to three years of experience as a line cook or prep cook. This experience will help you thrive in our kitchen environment, where attention to detail and quality is paramount.

The Cook position at Asbury Solomons is a PRN/Per Diem role, which means you'll work as needed. This offers flexible varied shifts, allowing you to balance both work and personal life while contributing to our esteemed kitchen team.

As a Cook at Asbury Solomons, you can expect to earn $19.00 per hour. This competitive pay reflects our commitment to attracting skilled culinary professionals dedicated to serving our valued seniors.

Yes! Asbury Solomons offers generous benefits depending on the position's status, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401K plan with matching contributions, paid time off, and paid holidays, ensuring our team is well taken care of.

When asked about food quality and safety, highlight your understanding of sanitation practices and quality assurance. Share how you regularly monitor food temperatures, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, and adhere to food handling regulations to provide safe, high-quality meals.

To respond effectively, discuss your prep routine, such as organizing ingredients, setting up stations efficiently, and ensuring everything is in place before the rush. Emphasize the importance of teamwork and communication during busy periods.

When faced with recipe modifications, express your flexibility and communication skills. Discuss how you would ensure any changes still meet the quality standards and how you would convey necessary adjustments to your team.

To manage this question, please provide specific examples of batch cooking in your previous positions. Highlight how you measure ingredients, manage cooking times, and ensure the final output remains consistent and of great taste.

In your answer, mention your organizational skills and how you systematically keep track of food inventory. Discuss practices like regular inventories, communication with suppliers, and notifying the Chef of any anticipated shortages well in advance.

Discuss your approach to handling complaints with an open ear and a positive demeanor. Mention the importance of addressing the concern promptly, trying to understand the customer's feedback, and offering solutions or alternatives.

Your answer should reflect your admiration for Asbury Solomons' commitment to serving seniors. Highlight how your culinary skills can contribute to creating delightful dining experiences for residents, aligning your values with the company culture.

Share your coping mechanisms for staying calm under pressure, such as prioritizing tasks, maintaining a positive attitude, and relying on teamwork to navigate stressful situations effectively.

Express your knowledge of dietary restrictions and how you've catered to different needs in the past. Highlight any experience you have with allergen management, low-sodium options, or vegetarian/vegan meals, underscoring your versatility as a Cook.

Recall an instance where teamwork led to a successful outcome, detailing your role in the project, collaboration with others, and the positive impact it had on efficiency and morale during service.