Healthcare Line Cook: Precise Patient Meal Prep

Hygea Healthcare, Inc.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hygea Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a committed Line Cook to join our food service team in a full-time capacity. This role focuses on preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, while adhering to hygiene standards and dietary restrictions.

Typical duties include following recipes, maintaining sanitation, and assisting with inventory. The candidate should have healthcare or hospitality kitchen experience, Serv Safe certification, and reliable, punctual work habits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook or in institutional food service, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting (at least one year).
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling and storage techniques.
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially regarding portion control, dietary restrictions, and safety protocols.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce meals following established recipes and menus with consistency and precision.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in the kitchen in line with local health codes and policies.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions and special requests as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, rotating, and stocking to keep the kitchen ready for daytime staff.

Skills

Cook experience

Hospitality experience

Attention to detail

Tools

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

Hygea Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a committed Line Cook to join our food service team in a full-time capacity. This role focuses on preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, while adhering to hygiene standards and dietary restrictions.

Typical duties include following recipes, maintaining sanitation, and assisting with inventory. The candidate should have healthcare or hospitality kitchen experience, Serv Safe certification, and reliable, punctual work habits.