Patient Meal Specialist — Caring Kitchen Pro

Life Care Centers of America; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in the United States is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with applicable laws and Life Care standards. Duties include reading diet orders, ensuring timely meal service, and supporting a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

The role requires adherence to policies, professionalism, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs and maintain quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1 year experience in food preparation preferred
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities

Responsibilities

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including patient rights, safety and sanitation
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, pushes, pulls, and moves intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

1 year experience in food preparation preferred

Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in the United States is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with applicable laws and Life Care standards. Duties include reading diet orders, ensuring timely meal service, and supporting a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

The role requires adherence to policies, professionalism, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs and maintain quality dining experiences.