Patient Care Cook — Large-Scale Healthcare Kitchen

Life Care Centers of America; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Orange Park, FL is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires basic education, 1 year of food prep experience, and ability to work with diet orders and food safety guidelines; you will maintain dietary accuracy, assist in meal service, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a hospital-like setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year experience in food preparation preferred.
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals appetizing in taste and appearance for each patient.
• Knowledgable of ordered diets and food consistency.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner.
• Use production tools and recipes to prepare meals and snacks.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use judgment in duties.
• Communicate and work with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Orange Park, FL is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires basic education, 1 year of food prep experience, and ability to work with diet orders and food safety guidelines; you will maintain dietary accuracy, assist in meal service, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a hospital-like setting.