Healthcare Cook

Live Well Homecare; Oliver Springs (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals in a healthcare setting for patients, visitors, and staff. The role follows therapeutic diet guidelines and delivers hot and cold foods by portioning, preparing, and assembling meals according to prescribed requirements.

The cook will collaborate with dietitians, nurses, and dietary staff to support patient recovery, ensure timely meal delivery, maintain inventory, and keep the kitchen clean and compliant.

Qualifications

• Follow therapeutic diet instructions.
• Ensure accurate portioning and food safety.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion foods for therapeutic diets.
• Maintain sanitation and comply with food safety regulations.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Collaborate with dietitians, nurses, and dietary staff to support patient recovery.
• Ensure accurate, timely meal delivery and patient-centered service.
• Maintain inventory and assist with kitchen organization and efficiency.
• Help keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant.

Skills

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Portion control

Kitchen equipment

Team oriented

Job description

Cook

prepares nutritious, high-quality meals in a healthcare setting for patients, visitors, and staff. The role follows therapeutic diet guidelines and delivers hot and cold foods by portioning, preparing, and assembling meals according to prescribed requirements.

• Prepare and portion foods accurately for therapeutic diets.
• Maintain strict sanitation standards and comply with food safety regulations.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
• Collaborate with dietitians, nurses, and dietary staff to support patient recovery.
• Ensure accurate, timely meal delivery and patient-centered service.
• Maintain inventory and assist with kitchen organization and efficiency.
• Help keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant.

Cook

prepares nutritious, high-quality meals in a healthcare setting for patients, visitors, and staff. The role follows therapeutic diet guidelines and delivers hot and cold foods by portioning, preparing, and assembling meals according to prescribed requirements.

Key duties:

• Prepare and portion foods accurately for therapeutic diets.
• Maintain strict sanitation standards and comply with food safety regulations.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
• Collaborate with dietitians, nurses, and dietary staff to support patient recovery.
• Ensure accurate, timely meal delivery and patient-centered service.
• Maintain inventory and assist with kitchen organization and efficiency.
• Help keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant.

Qualifications & skills:

Food safety knowledge, ability to follow therapeutic diet instructions, strong attention to portioning and accuracy, safe operation of kitchen equipment, and a team-focused, patient-centered approach.