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Dietary Prep Cook

Lorien Health Services
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
Lorien Columbia is looking to hire a Dietary 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

  • Starting at $16.00-$18.00/hr
  • 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
  • High School diploma or GED, a plus
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • 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
  • Full Time
  • Schedule 530a-2p
  • Every-other weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday)


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 185 beds total, 4 nursing units. We are currently expanding and adding a brand-new nursing unit to our 3rd floor wing. There is always opportunity for professional growth! Lorien Columbia is a five-star facility and was 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.

Salary : $16 - $18

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