Cook

Lorien Health Services; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

7 Paid Major Holidays–Double time pay

Same Day Pay

Medical Coverage

Tuition Assistance

Health Reimbursement Account

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Lorien Harmony Hall in Columbia, Maryland, is hiring a Dietary Cook and Prep Cooks to join our healthcare community. We seek a cheerful, enthusiastic cook who can prepare nutritious, flavorful meals and follow dietary guidelines to support residents' well-being.

This full-time opportunity offers benefits and opportunities for growth within a compassionate team that values quality care for seniors.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to safely lift 25–50 pounds as part of daily responsibilities
• Cook experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with established dietary guidelines and batch cooking procedures
• Follow sanitation, food safety, and infection control standards
• Demonstrate proper knife skills and safe food-handling techniques
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment
• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to support daily operations
• Apply knowledge of dietary procedures to meet resident nutritional needs
• Uphold integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
• Assist team members as needed to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations

Skills

Cook experience in healthcare setting

Job description

Overview

Lorien Harmony Hall is hiring a Dietary Cook and Prep Cooks to join our healthcare community!We are seeking a cheerful and enthusiastic cook who is eager to explore new cooking methods and principles and incorporate them into our existing dietary practices. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in preparing nutritious, flavorful meals and contributing to the overall well-being of our residents.

Pay Rate

$17.00 – $21.00 per hour

Full-Time Benefits:

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  Paid Time Off:

  
  
  
  

  • 80 hoursof vacation

  
  

  • 40 hoursof sick time (with rollover)

  
  

  • Personal days

  
  
  
  

• 7 Paid Major Holidays–Double timepay if you work the holiday

• Same Day Pay!Lifedoesn’twait, neither should you!

• Medical Coverage:CareFirst Medical Package

• Tuition Assistancefor continued education

• Health Reimbursement Account(HRA)Think of it as your very own healthcare “piggy bank” — but instead of pennies,it’sfilled with money your employer puts in to help cover your medical expenses!

• Flexible Spending Account(FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program(EAP)

• Employee Discounts

• Employee Engagement!Earn points, earn rewards!

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with established dietary guidelines and batch cooking procedures




• Follow all sanitation, food safety, and infection control standards




• Demonstrate proper knife skills and safe food-handling techniques




• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment




• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to support daily operations




• Apply knowledge of dietary procedures to meet resident nutritional needs




• Uphold integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic




• Assist team members as needed to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations

Qualifications

Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Hours Available

Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights

Must be 18 years or older

Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accomodation.

Cook experience in a healthcare setting prefered

Located in the heart ofColumbia, Maryland,Lorien Harmony Hallis afamily-owned assisted living communitywith a long-standing tradition of compassionate care. As one of thefirst all-assisted living facilities in Maryland,we'vespent decades helping seniors live with dignity, purpose, and comfort.

While our roots are strong, our approach is modern — we continuously embraceadvancements in medicine and technologyto enhance both care and quality of life for our residents.

Lorien Harmony Hall shares its campus with our sister facility,Lorien Columbia Nursing Home, and is proud to announce our newest addition:Harmony Park, a dedicatedMemory Care unitdesigned to meet the unique needs of residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Award-Winning Care:Proudly recognized as“Best Assisted Living”and“Best Retirement Community”byThe Daily Record's Reader Rankings.

Join a team where tradition meets innovation — and where every day, youhave the opportunity tomake a meaningful impact.

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.