Cook

Amergis; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Cook to prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of foods for hospital patients, employees and visitors in Baltimore, MD. The role is contract-full time with 35 hours per week at a pay rate of $20 per hour.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and basic English communication skills. One year of cook experience is preferred; ability to stand, perform manual labor, and work in hot/cold environments is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Basic communication skills (full command of the English language).
• Ability to perform manual labor (up to 25 lbs).
• Able to stand for long periods of time and move around at a brisk pace.
• Able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Ability to perform line cooking.
• One year cook experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of foods for hospital patients, employees and visitors.
• Maintain quality and safety standards in food preparation.

Skills

Basic communication

Manual labor

Standing for long periods

Able to work in hot/cold environments

Line cooking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $20 / Hour

Hours: 35.00

Location: Baltimore, MD

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Cook to prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of foods, some of which require special techniques, for hospital patients, employees and visitors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)




• Basic communication skills (full command of the English language).




• Ability to perform manual labor (up to 25 lbs).




• Able to stand for long periods of time and move around at a brisk pace.




• Able to work in cold/hot environments.




• Ability to perform line cooking.




• One year cook experience preferred.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks




• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance




• 401(k) savings plan




• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Admin

Job Function: Admin | Cook | Cook

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0096

Contract Duration: 1

Pay Rate: $20 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-11-04T19:52:07