Dietary Cook: Nutritious Meals & Patient Care

Lorien Health Services; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & sick leave

Personal days

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

HRA fund

EAP

FSA

Employee discounts

Rewards program

Job summary

Lorien Columbia is hiring a Dietary Cook to join our healthcare community and prepare nutritious, flavorful meals for residents. The role emphasizes adherence to dietary guidelines and teamwork within the dietary department.

The position offers full-time benefits, flexible scheduling (days/evenings/nights), and opportunities for professional development in a supportive clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year+ cooking in a healthcare setting.
• ServSafe certification- huge plus!
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Lorien Columbia is hiring a Dietary Cook to join our healthcare community and prepare nutritious, flavorful meals for residents. The role emphasizes adherence to dietary guidelines and teamwork within the dietary department.

The position offers full-time benefits, flexible scheduling (days/evenings/nights), and opportunities for professional development in a supportive clinical setting.