Facility Cook: Crafting Nourishing Patient Meals

Life Care Centers of America; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Carbondale, Colorado, is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in alignment with healthcare standards. The role emphasizes knowledge of diet orders, sanitation, and patient-centric service.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prefers at least one year in food preparation and large-quantity cooking experience. Safety, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential in daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• 1 year experience in food preparation preferred.
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve 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

Cooking large quantities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Carbondale, Colorado, is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in alignment with healthcare standards. The role emphasizes knowledge of diet orders, sanitation, and patient-centric service.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prefers at least one year in food preparation and large-quantity cooking experience. Safety, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential in daily duties.