Description Description Are you looking for a cooking position with a dependable schedule, meaningful work and more time for life outside of work? AMOREM is seeking a Cook to join our Dietary Services team. You do not need hospice experience to make a difference in this role. If you have experience preparing food in a restaurant, school, hospital, senior living community or other food service setting, we would like to hear from you. Our cooks prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for patients while helping create a comforting and welcoming environment for patients, families and staff. This is an opportunity to use your food service skills in a role where your work has a direct and meaningful impact each day. What AMOREM Offers You • Competitive pay • Rotating compressed workweek with more days away from work • Predictable work in a supportive team environment • Comprehensive benefits package, including: • Medical, dental and vision insurance options • Generous paid time off, with accrual increasing based on tenure • Employer-provided life insurance • Employer-paid long-term disability coverage • Employee assistance and wellness programs • Opportunities to learn, grow and apply for other positions within AMOREM • Six months after hire to obtain required ServSafe certification Requirements Why AMOREM? At AMOREM, food is an important part of caring for people. A thoughtfully prepared meal can provide comfort, preserve a familiar routine and help a patient feel more at home. As a member of our Dietary Services team, you will be valued for the skill, care and attention you bring to every meal. You will work alongside people who share a commitment to providing MORE quality, MORE compassion and MORE support to patients and families. If you take pride in preparing good food, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and serving others, we invite you to apply. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals • Follow planned menus while accommodating patient preferences and special dietary needs • Deliver patient meals at scheduled times • Maintain safe food temperatures and follow food safety and sanitation standards • Keep the kitchen, nourishment areas and equipment clean and organized • Complete required food service and safety logs • Receive and inspect food and supply deliveries • Help maintain appropriate food and supply inventory • Assist with catering and organizational events as needed • Transport meals to other AMOREM locations when assigned • Work collaboratively with the Dietary Coordinator and patient care unit staff • Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Enjoys preparing food and serving others • Dependable, organized and attentive to detail • Able to work independently and as part of a team • Committed to cleanliness, food safety and quality • Able to follow menus, recipes and dietary instructions • Comfortable learning basic computer and recordkeeping tasks • Respectful and compassionate when interacting with patients, families and coworkers • Understanding of therapeutic diets is helpful but not required Minimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: Previous cooking or food service experience is preferred. Experience may be from a restaurant, school, healthcare facility, senior living community, catering operation or similar setting. Licensure/Certification: ServSafe certification is required within six months of hire. Physical Demands • Frequent walking and standing • Ability to bend, reach and perform routine kitchen tasks • Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds • Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary for food preparation, equipment use and record keeping Bring your skills to a place where every meal matters. Apply today to join AMOREM’s Dietary Services team.