Line Cook - Full-time -

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

Shift: Full-Time (11:00 am – 7:00 pm), 5 days per week

Join Hygea Healthcare’s dedicated team and play a vital role in our patient care mission!

Hygea Healthcare is seeking a committed and detail-oriented Line Cook to join our food service team. This is a critical, full-time role responsible for preparing and presenting nutritious, high-quality meals that support the wellness and recovery of our patients. If you are a reliable professional with a passion for cooking and strict adherence to hygiene standards, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and Produce: Execute all aspects of meal preparation ( potentially prep work for breakfast, lunch, dinner) following established recipes and menus with consistency and precision.
• Safety and Sanitation: Maintain impeccable sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen, strictly adhering to all local health codes and Hygea Healthcare’s compliance policies (JCAHO/COMAR standards).
• Patient Focus: Ensure all meals are prepared to accommodate documented dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests as directed by the kitchen supervisor.
• Inventory and Organization: Assist with receiving, rotating, and stocking inventory, and ensure the kitchen is clean and prepared for the daytime staff.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience as a Cook or in institutional food service, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting (at least one year), Serv Safe Certification, Basic Computer Skills( web and Email)
• 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.

Why Hygea Healthcare?

As a member of the Hygea Healthcare team, you will be supporting a facility dedicated to providing compassionate care. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of our patients.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Allpersonnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time

to time, as needed. At any time, Hygea Healthcare may initiate temporary or permanent transfer of any employee to any Hygea Healthcare site in response to the needs of the

organization and/or the needs of staff members. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.