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Erickson Senior Living is hiring a mid-level Prep Cook. This is a full-time role in Silver Spring. posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Location:

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Prep Cook if you’re passionate about food and teamwork, with culinary experience. You will contribute to our Signature Dining Programs, engaging in à la minute cooking and creating chef-inspired dishes, while working with a dedicated team in state-of-the-art kitchens and using top-notch equipment.

What we offer

  • Compensation: $18.00 - $19.50 hourly
  • Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
  • PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
  • 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
  • A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
  • Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
  • Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
  • 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

How you will make an impact

  • Assist in the consistent preparation all food items according to proper safety and cooking techniques
  • Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and work station 
  • Use your culinary talents to prepare and assemble high quality menu items that drive resident satisfaction

What you will need

  • Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
  • Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures, from hot kitchens to cold refrigerators and freezers

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law

About Erickson Senior Living

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How do I apply for the Prep Cook position at Erickson Senior Living?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Erickson Senior Living. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Prep Cook position at Erickson Senior Living located?

This position is based in Silver Spring. Erickson Senior Living has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Prep Cook at Erickson Senior Living earn?

Erickson Senior Living has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Prep Cook role at Erickson Senior Living posted?

This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (yesterday). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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