Cook

Lorien Health Services; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick

Personal Days

7 Paid Major Holidays

Double time for hourly employees

CareFirst Medical Benefits

Tuition Assistance

HRA Fund

EAP

FSA

Employee Discounts

Earn Points, Earn Rewards

Professional Development

Attendance Rewards

Referral Program

Knowledge of Dietary procedures

Batch Cooking

Sanitation Knowledge

Proper Knife Skills

Integrity and a strong work ethic

Team player with a strong work ethic

Job summary

Lorien Health Services in Bel Air is seeking a dependable Cook to join our culinary and nutrition services team, providing high-quality meals in a healthcare setting and ensuring dietary compliance for residents.

This full-time role offers competitive pay starting at $17 per hour, benefits including PTO 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time, personal days, holidays, medical benefits, tuition assistance, EAP, FSA, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or senior living kitchen preferred.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds as part of daily tasks.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Serve Safe certification is a plus.
• Comfort with dietary guidelines for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals per dietary guidelines and menus.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with culinary and nutrition teams.
• Assist with batch cooking and meal prep.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Sanitation knowledge

Batch cooking

Knife skills

Dietary adherence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Lorien Bel Air is currently seeking a Cook to join our culinary and nutrition services team. This role is ideal for a dependable, energetic cook who is passionate about food preparation, dietary compliance, and providing high-quality meals in a healthcare or senior living environment.

We are looking for a cheerful, enthusiastic culinary professional who enjoys learning new cooking techniques and applying them within established dietary guidelines. The right candidate will take pride in their work, collaborate well with others, and help create a positive dining experience for our residents.

Competitive Pay

• Starting at $17.00 per hour
• Same-Day Pay for All Employees!

Full-Time 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

• Employee Discounts
• Earn Points, Earn Rewards
• Professional Development
• Attendance Rewards
• Referral Program
• Knowledge of Dietary procedures
• 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
• High School diploma or GED, a plus
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Serve Safe Certification, a plus
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule & Availability

• Full-Time and Part-Time Hours
• 530 AM - 200 PM- Required every other weekend commitment
• 630 AM - 300 PM- Cafe Cook (Monday to Friday)
• 1100 AM - 730 PM - Cook (Every Other Monday and Friday)

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.

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