Cook Dishes, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Safety, Food Services, Healthcare, Healthcare Reimbursement, Long-Term Care, Sanitation, ServSafe Certification, Team Player, Tuition Fees
Lorien Columbia is seeking a cheerful, enthusiastic Dietary Cook to join our team! We are looking for someone who is passionate about food, eager to explore new cooking methods and principles, and excited to incorporate them into our existing dietary practices. If you enjoy creating quality meals while working in a supportive healthcare environment, we’d love to meet you.
Compensation
- Starting at $17.00/hr- $19.00/hr
Full-Time Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO):
- 80 hours of vacation
- 40 hours of sick leave (rollover available)
- Personal Days
- 7 Paid Major Holidays
- Double-time pay when worked
- CareFirst Medical Package
- Tuition Assistance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Fund
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Same Day Pay
Perks & Extras
- Employee Discounts
- Earn Points, Earn Rewards Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Attendance Rewards
- Employee Referral Program
Responsibilities:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- ServSafe Certification preferred
- Experience cooking in a healthcare, senior living, or long‑term care setting preferred
- Knowledge of dietary procedures and food service standards
- Experience with batch cooking
- Strong understanding of sanitation and food safety practices
- Demonstrated proper knife skills
- High level of integrity and a strong work ethic
- Ability to work effectively as a team player
- Willingness to assist where and when needed to support the department
Qualifications:
- Full Time
- Schedule: 5:30a-2p
- Every-other weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday)
Located in the heart of Howard County, MD, Lorien Columbia is proud to be the flagship location of Lorien Health Services and has been serving the community since 1977. Our facility offers a full range of services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy, and is home to the only Korean nursing unit in Howard County.
With 215 beds across five nursing units — and plans to expand with a new unit — Lorien Columbia continues to grow while staying true to its mission of providing exceptional care.
Nationally Recognized:
Since 2020, we’ve been named one of the Top Nursing Homes in Maryland by Newsweek Magazine, a testament to our dedication to quality care and innovation.
Join a team with a legacy of excellence and a future full of opportunity at Lorien Columbia.
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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