Dietary Prep Cook / Cafe

Lorien Health Services • Bel Air, MD

5d • $16

About The Position

Dietary Prep Cook and Cafe – Lorien Bel Air (Bel Air, MD)
Lorien Bel Air ss currently hiring a Dietary Prep Cook and Cafe to join our compassionate and hardworking Dietary Services team. We are looking for a cheerful, enthusiastic, and dependable cook who is eager to learn, grow, and apply new cooking techniques and nutrition‑focused principles within a healthcare environment. This role is essential in supporting resident satisfaction, dietary compliance, and food safety standards while helping deliver high‑quality meals that enhance quality of life for our residents. If you enjoy working in a team‑oriented setting and have a passion for food service in healthcare, we encourage you to apply.
Lorien Bel Air is proud to be one of the largest combined skilled nursing and assisted living communities in Harford County. We’re recognized for our commitment to exceptional care, innovative technology, and award-winning services — including being named “Best Assisted Living and Best Retirement Community” by The Daily Record's Reader Rankings.
Convenient Location: We’re located right off Rt. 924 in Bel Air, MD — just 20 minutes from White Marsh, Essex, and Edgewood, making your commute quick and easy.
If you're passionate about making a difference in a modern, growing facility that values both its residents and staff, Lorien Bel Air is the place to be.
Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Knowledge of Dietary procedures
• Previous experience in food preparation, dietary services, or kitchen support preferred
• Experience in healthcare, long‑term care, or senior living is a plus
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Full Time and Part-Time Hours
• 6:30 AM- 2:30 PM & 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Every other weekend availability required (Saturday & Sunday)

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED, a plus
• Serve Safe Certification, a plus

Responsibilities

• Batch Cooking
• Sanitation Knowledge
• Proper Knife Skills
• Integrity and a strong work ethic
• Must be a team player with a strong work ethic and the willingness to help where and when it is needed

Benefits

• PTO: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time (rollover available)
• Personal Days
• 7 Paid Major Holidays
• Double time when worked for all hourly employees
• CareFirst Medical Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• HRA Fund
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Perks for CNA and GNA
• Employee Discounts
• Earn Points, Earn Rewards
• Professional Development
• Attendance Rewards
• Referral Program
• Same Day Pay for all Employees!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED