Patient Meals Cook — Post-Acute Care Kitchen

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

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Indiana is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with regulations and Life Care standards. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and timely service.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and up to one year of food-prep experience; experience cooking large quantities is preferred. This hands-on position requires teamwork, adherence to policies, and strong sanitation practices.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patient.
• Knowledgeable of ordered diets and 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 to prepare meals and snacks.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients.
• 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

Cooking

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Sanitation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Indiana is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with regulations and Life Care standards. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and timely service.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and up to one year of food-prep experience; experience cooking large quantities is preferred. This hands-on position requires teamwork, adherence to policies, and strong sanitation practices.