Cook

Mercy Medical Center, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,562 - 36,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits

Discounts on auto & home insurance

Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. In this role, you will prepare hot and cold meals for patients, employees, and visitors while maintaining a clean work station. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and preferably have 1 year of institutional cooking experience.

We offer competitive hourly pay ranging from $17.83 to $26.75 based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of institutional cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold food for patients, employees, and visitors.
• Maintains work station during service and completes sanitation duties.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center - Now Hiring a Cook!

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

Min

USD $17.83/Hr.

Max

USD $26.75/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and "catch up" provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidaysTuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy's Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.