Cook - Prep Cook

Lorien Health Services • Columbia, MD

1d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Lorien Harmony Hall is hiring a Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, flavorful meals and contribute to residents’ well-being. The role involves preparing and cooking meals according to established dietary guidelines and batch-cooking procedures, while meeting resident nutritional needs and following food-safety and infection-control standards. The cook works collaboratively with the dietary team to support daily operations and maintain an organized, sanitary kitchen. Full-time, part-time, and PRN hours are available, with day and evening schedules.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of cooking experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with established dietary guidelines and batch-cooking procedures.
• Follow sanitation, food-safety, and infection-control standards.
• Demonstrate proper knife skills and safe food-handling techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to support daily operations.
• Apply knowledge of dietary procedures to meet residents’ nutritional needs.
• Uphold integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Assist team members as needed to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.

Benefits

• 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time, with rollover available.
• Personal days.
• Seven paid major holidays; double time when working those holidays.
• CareFirst medical insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• HRA fund.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee discounts.
• Points and rewards program.
• Attendance incentives.
• Referral bonus program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed