Patient Meal Prep Specialist

Life Care Centers of America; Rochester (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Rochester, IN is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients according to dietary orders and Life Care standards. You will work as part of a team to ensure meals are appetizing, properly portioned, and delivered on time.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of food preparation experience preferred. You will follow safety protocols, maintain sanitation, and collaborate with other staff to support patient nutrition.

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 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety & sanitation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Rochester, IN is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients according to dietary orders and Life Care standards. You will work as part of a team to ensure meals are appetizing, properly portioned, and delivered on time.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of food preparation experience preferred. You will follow safety protocols, maintain sanitation, and collaborate with other staff to support patient nutrition.