Grill Cook

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Shift differential for evening/night/≥

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking a reliable Grill Cook to join our Nutrition Services team in a fast-paced hospital environment. You will prepare and serve fresh, made-to-order items while upholding safety, cleanliness, and hospitality standards for patients and staff.

We value teamwork and dedication, offering comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within a supportive healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food service or customer service experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grill and menu items according to customer selections and quality standards
• Provide friendly, timely customer service—smiles encouraged!
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, floors, and equipment
• Practice proper food handling, storage, labeling, and FIFO procedures
• Follow HACCP guidelines and comply with all health and safety regulations
• Control food costs through proper portioning and minimizing waste

Skills

Customer service experience

ServSafe Certification

Follow written/verbal instructions

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Grill Cook to join our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you’ll prepare and serve fresh, made-to-order food while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. You’ll play an important part in delivering excellent service and supporting Meritus Health’s commitment to teamwork, integrity, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare grill and menu items according to customer selections and quality standards
• Provide friendly, timely customer service—smiles encouraged!
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, floors, and equipment
• Practice proper food handling, storage, labeling, and FIFO procedures
• Follow HACCP guidelines and comply with all health and safety regulations
• Control food costs through proper portioning and minimizing waste

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous food service or customer service experience preferred
• ServSafe Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic math skills for measuring and portioning ingredients

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed
• Work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to heat and food service equipment

Caring for Our Team

• Health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Shift differential for employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.