Entry Level Cook

Cook / Culinary Specialist – Full Time Days

Work Schedule:  7am-5pm 10-hour shifts with every other weekend rotation. 

LifeCare Hospice – Wooster, OH

Make a Difference Through Food

At Ohio’s Hospice, food is more than a meal—it’s comfort, dignity, and care. As a Cook / Culinary Specialist, you’ll prepare nourishing, great-tasting meals for patients and families during meaningful moments in their lives. If you enjoy cooking, being part of a supportive kitchen team, and using your skills to make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

As a Cook/Culinary Specialist, you will:

• Prepare and cook meals that meet patients’ dietary needs

• Ensure food quality, safety, and presentation standards

• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and care team

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment

• Support a compassionate dining experience for patients and families

• Document tasks and communicate with team members as needed

Qualifications for Entry-Level Cook:

• General education degree (GED) or High School diploma.  
• At least one year of related experience and / or training. in preparing and cooking food.
• Active ServSafe Certification  
• Computer skills sufficient to properly communicate and document daily tasks.     
• Ability to drive during daytime, nighttime or inclement weather.     
• Valid Driver's License with Safe Driving Record.     
• State Minimum Automobile Insurance Coverage.   
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a 10 panel drug screen