Compassionate PRN Cook - Comfort Through Meals

AMOREM, formerly known as Burke Hospice & Palliative Care and Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Meaningful work

Job summary

AMOREM is seeking a PRN Cook to join our Dietary Services team. In this caring environment, you will prepare nutritious meals, follow planned menus, and deliver meals on schedule to patients and families.

Holistic care is at the heart of this role: maintain food safety, keep the kitchen clean, assist with events, and collaborate with the Dietary Coordinator and care staff. PRN shifts offer flexibility for balancing other commitments while making a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Previous cooking or food service experience is preferred (restaurant, school, healthcare, senior living, catering).
• Licensure/Certification: ServSafe certification is required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals.
• Follow planned menus while accommodating patient preferences and dietary needs.
• Deliver patient meals at scheduled times.
• Maintain safe food temperatures and follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Keep the kitchen, nourishment areas and equipment clean and organized.
• Complete required food service and safety logs.
• Receive and inspect food and supply deliveries.
• Help maintain appropriate food and supply inventory.
• Assist with catering and organizational events as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the Dietary Coordinator and patient care unit staff.

Skills

Dependable

Detail‑oriented

Team player

Food safety

Menu compliance

Compassionate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

AMOREM is seeking a PRN Cook to join our Dietary Services team. In this caring environment, you will prepare nutritious meals, follow planned menus, and deliver meals on schedule to patients and families.

Holistic care is at the heart of this role: maintain food safety, keep the kitchen clean, assist with events, and collaborate with the Dietary Coordinator and care staff. PRN shifts offer flexibility for balancing other commitments while making a meaningful difference.