Patient-Cocused Kitchen Cook — Large-Scale Meal Prep

Life Care Centers of America; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with laws and Life Care standards. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and quality with attention to patient diets.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1 year of food preparation experience, preferably large-quantity cooking. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of food preparation experience preferred
• Experience in large quantity cooking

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing for each patient
• Know and follow ordered diets and food consistency
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are available
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
• Utilize production tools and recipes to prepare meals and snacks
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Skills

Food preparation

Large quantity cooking

Independent decision making

Customer service

Sanitation standards

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with laws and Life Care standards. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and quality with attention to patient diets.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1 year of food preparation experience, preferably large-quantity cooking. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team are essential.