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Lorien Health Services
Cook
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$35,508 / year median in Maryland
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Cook
Lorien Encore is currently seeking a Dietary Cook to join our culinary and nutrition services team. This role is ideal for a dependable, energetic cook who is passionate about food preparation, dietary compliance, and providing high-quality meals in a healthcare or senior living environment.
We are looking for a cheerful, enthusiastic culinary professional who enjoys learning new cooking techniques and applying them within established dietary guidelines. The right candidate will take pride in their work, collaborate well with others, and help create a positive dining experience for our residents.
We are looking for a cheerful, enthusiastic culinary professional who enjoys learning new cooking techniques and applying them within established dietary guidelines. The right candidate will take pride in their work, collaborate well with others, and help create a positive dining experience for our residents.
Part-Time Schedule:
6:30 am- 2:00 pm
- 3 days/week (every other weekend)
Full-Time Schedule:
6:30 am- 2:00 pm
- 4 days/week (every weekend)Pay Rate
- Starting at $18.00 / hour
- Same-Day Pay for All Employees!
PTO:
80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time (rollover available)- Personal Days
- 7 Paid Major Holidays
- Double time when worked for all hourly employees
- CareFirst Medical Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- HRA Fund
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Perks
- Employee Discounts
- Earn Points, Earn Rewards Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Attendance Rewards
- Employee Referral ProgramResponsibilities
- High School diploma or GED, a plus
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Serve Safe Certification, a plus
- Prepare and cook meals in accordance with dietary requirements, physician orders, and sanitation standards
- Perform batch cooking while maintaining food quality and consistencyFollow
- Proper food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures
- Demonstrate proper knife skills and safe equipment use
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment Qualifications Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation. Schedule & Availability
- Part-Time Hours
- 6:30 AM
- 2:30 PM (16 hours per week)
- Every other weekend availability required (Saturday & Sunday) Welcome to Encore at Turf Valley
- W Your Career Shines as Bright as Our Campus!
Our mission is simple:
to help every team member, every family member, and every resident write their own success story. Ready to start yours? Believe it — and apply today.Award-Winning Care:
Proudly recognized as "Best Assisted Living" and "Best Retirement Community" by The Daily Record's Reader Rankings. 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. #2025LHS...Visit the Employer site for more detailsBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Personal Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance