Entry Level Cook - Full Time

Healthcare Cook | Full-Time Days

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Four 10-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend

Location: LifeCare Hospice – Wooster, OH

Cook with Purpose. Make a Difference Every Day.

If you love cooking and want your work to truly matter, we'd love to meet you.

At LifeCare Hospice, every meal you prepare provides comfort, dignity, and care to patients and families during an important time in their lives. We're looking for a dependable, compassionate cook who takes pride in preparing delicious, nourishing meals in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Unlike restaurant kitchens, you'll enjoy a predictable daytime schedule, a collaborative team, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Consistent daytime schedule (7:00 AM–5:00 PM)
• Four 10-hour shifts each week
• Every other weekend rotation
• No late-night restaurant hours
• Supportive, team-focused workplace
• Meaningful work serving patients and families
• Outstanding benefits beginning with eligibility

What You'll Do

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals that meet patient dietary needs and preferences
• Follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines with attention to quality and presentation
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness
• Work closely with culinary and clinical teams to support exceptional patient care
• Assist with inventory, food storage, and daily kitchen operations
• Complete required documentation and communicate effectively with team members

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year of cooking or food preparation experience
• Healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or institutional food service experience is a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
• State minimum automobile insurance
• Ability to drive in various weather conditions
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screen

Benefits & Perks

Your health, career, and well-being matter to us. We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hospice certification preparation and pay incentive
• Scrubs provided at onboarding
• Mileage reimbursement
• Dedicated preceptor and ongoing education
• Career advancement opportunities within Ohio's Hospice

Join a Mission That Matters

At Ohio's Hospice, our team members are united by a shared purpose: providing compassionate care that helps patients and families celebrate life. Whether you're an experienced healthcare cook or looking for a rewarding new opportunity, you'll find a welcoming team, opportunities to grow, and work that makes a lasting difference.

If you're ready to bring comfort through food and be part of something meaningful, apply today. We'd love to welcome you to our team.

Ohio's Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. We are proud to be SAGECare Platinum Certified and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for employees and those we serve.