Cook

Overview

Dietary Cook  Lorien Columbia | Columbia, MD Are you passionate about cooking and making a difference in the lives of others? Join Lorien Columbia, a premier skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care community in Columbia, Maryland, as a Dietary Cook.We are seeking a dependable, enthusiastic, and team-oriented culinary professional who enjoys preparing nutritious, great-tasting meals and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Whether you have experience as a Dietary Cook, Healthcare Cook, Food Service Cook, Senior Living Cook, Restaurant Cook, or Kitchen Team Member, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career while supporting the health and well-being of our residents.At Lorien Columbia, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to excellent resident care, hospitality, and healthcare food service.  Compensation: $17.00/hr-$20.00/hr

Full-Time Benefits

• 80 Hours of Vacation PTO
• 40 Hours of Sick Leave with Rollover
• Personal Days
• 7 Major Holidays- double time when worked
• CareFirst Medical Package
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Same Day Pay

Employee Perks

• Employee Discounts
• Earn Points, Earn Rewards Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Attendance Rewards
• Employee Referral Program

 

 

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dietary Cook, Cook, Food Service Cook, Healthcare Cook, Line Cook, or Restaurant Cook preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, senior living, assisted living, hospitality, or healthcare food service environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and dietary services.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable attendance and a positive attitude.
• Passion for serving others and delivering exceptional customer service.

 

Qualifications

 

• Full Time, Part Time and PRN Hours
• Schedule: 5:30a-2p/11:30a-8p
• Every-other weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday)
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accomodation.

 

Lorien Columbia has been in the heart of Howard County, MD since 1977 and is the first of 9 Lorien facilities. Our facility includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, as well as the only Korean nursing unit in Howard County with 205 beds total, 5 nursing units. Lorien Columbia is a five-star facility and recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of the top nursing homes in Maryland. Recently voted Baltimore's Best Elder Care! 

 

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.