Cook- Prep Cook

Overview

Lorien Columbia is looking to hire a Dietary Cook-Prep Cook to join our team.  We are looking for a cheerful and enthusiastic cook who is eager to seek out new cooking methods/principles and incorporate them into existing dietary practices.

Full Time Benefits 

• Rate: $17.00-$21.00/hourly
• PTO: 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of sick (roll-over) 
• Personal Days 
• 7 Paid Major Holidays - Double time paid when worked. 
• Carefirst Medical Package 
• Tuition Assistance
• HRA Fund
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA 
• Same Day Pay!

Perks

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

Responsibilities

Serve Safe Certification, a plus

Knowledge of Dietary procedures 

Batch Cooking

Sanitation Knowledge

Proper Knife Skills

Integrity and a strong work ethic 

Must be a team player with a strong work ethic and the willingness to help where and when it is needed 

Cooking in a healthcare setting huge plus!

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.

Come be part of a community that truly lives the Lorien mission: Care Forward.

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.