Prep Cook / Cook

Lorien Health Services • Bel Air, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lorien Bel Air is seeking dependable, enthusiastic, and team-oriented Dietary Prep Cooks and Cooks to join its culinary team in Bel Air, Maryland. The role supports the preparation and service of nutritious, appetizing meals for residents in a healthcare and senior living environment, while contributing to a positive dining experience. The employer describes Lorien Bel Air as a large skilled nursing and assisted living community recognized for exceptional care, innovative technology, and award-winning services.

The position offers full-time and part-time hours, with schedules including 5:30 AM–2:00 PM, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, and 11:00 AM–7:30 PM. Availability every other Saturday and Sunday is required. Starting pay is $16.00 per hour, and employees are offered same-day pay.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependable attendance and commitment to quality resident service.
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability every other weekend, including Saturday and Sunday.
• Previous food service, dietary aide, prep cook, restaurant, or healthcare dining experience is preferred.
• Experience in senior living, assisted living, nursing home, rehabilitation, or healthcare settings is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• ServeSafe certification.
• Previous food service, dietary aide, prep cook, restaurant, or healthcare dining experience.
• Experience in senior living, assisted living, nursing home, rehabilitation, or healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food items.
• Assist with meal service for residents in a long-term care and assisted living setting.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Work as a team player with a strong work ethic and willingness to help where and when needed.
• Help provide residents with nutritious, appetizing meals and a positive dining experience.

Benefits

• Same-day pay for all employees.
• For full-time employees: 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time, with rollover available.
• Six personal days for full-time employees.
• Seven paid major holidays for full-time employees.
• Double time when worked for all hourly employees.
• CareFirst medical benefits for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance for full-time employees.
• RN loan repayment for full-time employees.
• HRA fund for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for full-time employees.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for full-time employees.
• Employee discounts.
• Rewards points program.
• Professional development.
• Attendance rewards.
• Referral program.

What This Job Offers

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