Patient-Focused Cook for Post-Acute Care Meals

Life Care Centers of America; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Indianapolis is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve quality meals for patients in accordance with facility standards and regulations.

The role requires following menus and diets, maintaining food safety and sanitation, and delivering meals and snacks promptly. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, ensuring patient satisfaction and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year experience in food preparation preferred.
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
• Able to follow policies and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

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.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Independent decision making

Safety and sanitation

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

One year experience in food preparation preferred

Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Indianapolis is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve quality meals for patients in accordance with facility standards and regulations.

The role requires following menus and diets, maintaining food safety and sanitation, and delivering meals and snacks promptly. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, ensuring patient satisfaction and compliance with company policies.