Cook

Mercy Medical Center - Baltimore, MD • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023-2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025. As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family. Responsibilities The Cook prepares hot and cold food to be served to patients, employees and visitors utilizing safe food handling practices and quality service. Maintains work station during service. Complete all sanitation duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Prefer 1 year of institutional cooking experience
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 1 year of institutional cooking experience

Responsibilities

• The Cook prepares hot and cold food to be served to patients, employees and visitors utilizing safe food handling practices and quality service.
• Maintains work station during service.
• Complete all sanitation duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees