Cook

Lorien Health Services; Columbia (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Lorien Columbia seeks a cheerful Dietary Cook to join their skilled team. The cook will be responsible for preparing meals and upholding dietary standards, engaging in every-other weekend availability, and contributing to a five-star facility environment recognized for excellence in elder care.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Earn Points, Earn Rewards

Professional Development

Attendance Rewards

Referral Program

Qualifications

• Requires team player mindset and strong work ethic.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Every-other weekend availability needed.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate new cooking methods into existing practices.
• Assist in dietary procedures and maintain sanitation standards.
• Work in scheduled shifts including weekends.

Skills

Knowledge of Dietary procedures

Batch Cooking

Sanitation Knowledge

Proper Knife Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Overview

Lorien Columbia is looking to hire a Dietary Cook to join our team. We are looking for a cheerful and enthusiastic cook who is eager to seek out new cooking methods/principles and incorporate them into existing dietary practices.

Full Time Benefits

• Starting at $17.00/ hour
• PTO: 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of sick (roll-over)
• Personal Days
• 7 Paid Major Holidays - Double time paid when worked.
• Carefirst Medical Package
• Tuition Assistance
• HRA Fund
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA
• Same Day Pay!

Perks

• Employee Discounts
• Earn Points, Earn Rewards
• Professional Development
• Attendance Rewards
• Referral Program

Responsibilities

• High School diploma or GED, a plus
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Serve Safe Certification, a plus
• 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

Qualifications

• Full Time
• Schedule: 5:30a-2p/9a-5:30p, 11:30a-8p
• Every-other weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday)

Lorien Columbiahas been in the heart of Howard County, MD since 1977 and is the first of 9 Lorien facilities. Our facility includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, as well as the only Korean nursing unit in Howard County with 205 beds total, 5 nursing units. Lorien Columbiais afive-starfacility and recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the top nursing homes in Maryland. Recently voted Baltimore's Best Elder Care!

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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