Hospice Kitchen Cook I – Patient-Centered Meals

Paycom - ATS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with free parking

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Retirement plans with employer match)

Generous PTO and holidays

Comprehensive onboarding & mentorship

Job summary

Agrace, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in hospice and palliative care, is seeking a Cook I to support patient-centered meals in our Madison kitchens. You will help ensure high-quality, diet-appropriate meals and contribute to safe, efficient kitchen operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and adherence to food safety standards, with day shifts and weekend coverage as needed. Experience in healthcare food service is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient meals according to diet type and/or customer request.
• Maintain quality and consistency using recipes and workflows.
• Collaborate with inpatient staff to meet patient and family needs.
• Lead and train kitchen volunteers; participate in internal groups.

Skills

Healthcare food service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industry software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Agrace, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in hospice and palliative care, is seeking a Cook I to support patient-centered meals in our Madison kitchens. You will help ensure high-quality, diet-appropriate meals and contribute to safe, efficient kitchen operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and adherence to food safety standards, with day shifts and weekend coverage as needed. Experience in healthcare food service is preferred.