Dietary Cook

Overview

Join Lorien Mays Chapel's Award-Winning Healthcare Team

Lorien Mays Chapel is seeking a dependable, energetic, and compassionate Dietary Cook to join our healthcare dining services team in Timonium, Maryland. We are looking for a cheerful and enthusiastic cook who is eager to learn new cooking techniques, support resident wellness, and help deliver exceptional dining experiences in a senior living environment.

As a Dietary Cook, you will play an important role in preparing nutritious, appetizing meals while ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions, food safety standards, and healthcare regulations.If you are passionate about cooking, enjoy serving others, and want to make a difference in the lives of seniors every day, we encourage you to apply.

Pay & Compensation

• Starting at $16.00 per hour
• Same-Day Pay available for all employees

Part-Time Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off – 40 hours (accrual-based)
• 7 Major Holidays – Double-time pay if you work the holiday
• Same Day Pay – Because life doesn’t wait, neither should you
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Engagement Program – Earn points, earn rewards
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Attendance Bonus

Responsibilities

• High School diploma or GED, a plus
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Serve Safe Certification, a plus
• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines
• Follow physician-ordered diets, therapeutic diets, and nutritional requirements
• Ensure proper food preparation, portion control, and meal presentation
• Maintain sanitation and food safety standards in compliance with health regulations
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with meal service for residents in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living settings
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, and storage procedures
• Work collaboratively with dietary staff, nursing teams, and leadership
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience as a cook, dietary cook, line cook, prep cook, or food service worker preferred
• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospital, or senior living dining services is a plus
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• 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 Hour
• 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Every other weekend availability (Saturday & Sunday)

Conveniently located in Timonium, MD, Lorien Mays Chapel is a 93-bed skilled nursing facility providing high-quality short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Our dedicated team offers 24/7 nursing and medical support, along with comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy services — all designed to help our residents achieve the best possible outcomes. 

As a recognized leader in post-acute care, we stay at the forefront of the industry by integrating cutting-edge technology, including telehealth and telemedicine, into our care model. Our commitment to innovation helps us continuously improve the lives of those we serve. 

We offer competitive pay based on experience, a wide range of benefits, and a positive, team-oriented work environment where compassionate caregiving is at the heart of everything we do. 

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.