Dietary Services Lead — Patient Meals & Care

Life Care Centers of America; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is hiring a Cook in Fitchburg, MA to prepare and serve quality meals for patients in accordance with all laws and Life Care standards. You will follow dietary orders, ensure food safety, and work with an interdisciplinary team to support resident well-being.

The role emphasizes accurate portioning, timely service, and attention to food quality, while complying with sanitation guidelines and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred.
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patient.
• Knowledgeable of ordered diets as well as food consistency.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner.
• Utilize production tools and recipes provided to prepare meals and snacks.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Food preparation

Large quantity cooking

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is hiring a Cook in Fitchburg, MA to prepare and serve quality meals for patients in accordance with all laws and Life Care standards. You will follow dietary orders, ensure food safety, and work with an interdisciplinary team to support resident well-being.

The role emphasizes accurate portioning, timely service, and attention to food quality, while complying with sanitation guidelines and company policies.