Patient Dining & Meal Prep Specialist

Life Care Centers of America; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and collaboration within a post-acute care setting.

The position requires following patient dietary orders, managing meal preparation and supplies, and delivering meals with excellent service while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One (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 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
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and collaboration within a post-acute care setting.

The position requires following patient dietary orders, managing meal preparation and supplies, and delivering meals with excellent service while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.