Cook

Lorien Health Services; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 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 staff

Medical Benefits

Tuition Assistance

HRA Fund

EAP

FSA

Employee Discounts

Rewards program

Professional Development

Attendance Rewards

Referral Program

Dietary procedures knowledge

Batch cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Knife skills

Integrity and strong work ethic

Team player and willingness to help

HS diploma or GED preferred

Serve Safe certification preferred

Ability to lift 25–50 pounds

Job summary

Lorien Bel Air is seeking a Cook to join our culinary and nutrition team. We value a dependable, energetic cook who thrives on preparing meals that meet dietary guidelines in a healthcare setting.

Join a cheerful, collaborative kitchen focused on a positive dining experience for residents. Competitive pay starts at $17.00 per hour with full-time benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and energetic with a passion for high-quality meals.
• Experience in healthcare or senior living environments is a plus.
• Commitment to dietary guidelines and resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
• Assist with menu planning and portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation per safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary compliance

Team player

Sanitation knowledge

Knife skills

Batch cooking

Knowledge of dietary procedures

Serve Safe certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

None

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
• 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.