Patient-Centric Healthcare Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with regulatory standards and Life Care’s guidelines. The role emphasizes safety, diet accuracy, and teamwork within a post-acute care setting.

Responsibilities include preparing meals by recipe, ensuring timely service, and maintaining patient-focused service with attention to quality and sanitation. Experience in large-volume food service is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals appetizing in taste and appearance for each patient.
• Know diets ordered and food consistency.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner.
• Utilize recipes and production tools 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.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with regulatory standards and Life Care’s guidelines. The role emphasizes safety, diet accuracy, and teamwork within a post-acute care setting.

Responsibilities include preparing meals by recipe, ensuring timely service, and maintaining patient-focused service with attention to quality and sanitation. Experience in large-volume food service is preferred.