Patient-Centric Kitchen Cook for Large-Volume Meals

Life Care Centers of America; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in a post-acute care setting. You will ensure meals meet dietary orders, maintain high food quality, and follow all regulatory and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities include efficient meal production for large quantities, safe handling, and teamwork with dietary and nursing staff. Compliance with Life Care’s policies and code of conduct is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in a post-acute care setting. You will ensure meals meet dietary orders, maintain high food quality, and follow all regulatory and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities include efficient meal production for large quantities, safe handling, and teamwork with dietary and nursing staff. Compliance with Life Care’s policies and code of conduct is essential.