Line Cook - Full-time -

**About Hygea Healthcare**

At **Hygea Healthcare** , we are committed to transforming lives by addressing substance use disorders with compassion, innovation, and inclusivity.

**🌱 Our Mission**

Our mission is to build an ecosystem of substance abuse treatment facilities that offer a **full continuum of care —serving anyone in need, regardless of socioeconomic status or payer type. We deliver best-in-class, unbiased treatment , leveraging cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices** to ensure the highest quality outcomes for every individual who walks through our doors.

**🔭 Our Vision**

We envision a future where every community has access to comprehensive addiction care. Through **rigorous research and model validation , we aim to expand Hygea Healthcare's presence throughout Maryland and the Northeast** , creating a seamless network of care that supports long-term recovery and community well-being.

**💛 Our Core Values**

Everything we do is guided by our five core values:

• **Health** – Prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional wellness

• **Hope** – Inspiring belief in recovery and brighter tomorrows

• **Happiness** – Creating environments that foster joy and purpose

• **Humility** – Serving with respect, empathy, and a learner’s mindset

• **Humor** – Embracing lightness and human connection along the journey

At Hygea, we don’t just treat addiction—we support healing, restore dignity, and empower lives.

**Shift:** Full-Time (11:00 am – 7:00 pm), 5 days per week

**Join Hygea Healthcare's dedicated team and play a vital role in our patient care mission!**

Hygea Healthcare is seeking a committed and detail-oriented Line Cook to join our food service team. This is a critical, full-time role responsible for preparing and presenting nutritious, high-quality meals that support the wellness and recovery of our patients. If you are a reliable professional with a passion for cooking and strict adherence to hygiene standards, we encourage you to apply.

**What You'll Do:**

• **Prepare and Produce:** Execute all aspects of meal preparation ( potentially prep work for breakfast, lunch, dinner) following established recipes and menus with consistency and precision.
• **Safety and Sanitation:** Maintain impeccable sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen, strictly adhering to all local health codes and Hygea Healthcare's compliance policies (JCAHO/COMAR standards).
• **Patient Focus:** Ensure all meals are prepared to accommodate documented dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests as directed by the kitchen supervisor.
• **Inventory and Organization:** Assist with receiving, rotating, and stocking inventory, and ensure the kitchen is clean and prepared for the daytime staff.

**What You'll Bring:**

• Proven experience as a Cook or in institutional food service, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting (at least one year), Serv Safe Certification, Basic Computer Skills( web and Email)
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling and storage techniques.
• Exceptional attention to detail, especially regarding portion control, dietary restrictions, and safety protocols.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

**Why Hygea Healthcare?**

As a member of the Hygea Healthcare team, you will be supporting a facility dedicated to providing compassionate care. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of our patients.

**Apply Today!**

If you are ready to use your culinary skills to support health and healing, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to reviewing your application!

__Disclaimer__

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__exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time__

__to time, as needed. At any time, Hygea Healthcare may initiate temporary or permanent transfer of any employee to any Hygea Healthcare site in response to the needs of the__

__organization and/or the needs of staff members. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.__