Cook

Hospice Cook

Haven Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice Cook to join our team in Chiefland, FL. In this important role, you will prepare and serve meals to patients, including those with special dietary needs, in a clean, safe, and respectful environment. Your work will bring daily comfort, dignity, and nourishment to those at the end of life.

If you take pride in cooking and want your work to make a difference, this is a unique opportunity to serve others with both skill and heart.

How you will benefit:

• Make a meaningful impact by providing comfort through thoughtfully prepared meals
• Enjoy a structured and supportive environment with predictable hours and responsibilities
• Work as part of a mission-driven team focused on compassionate, end-of-life care
• Gain fulfillment knowing your meals bring comfort to patients and peace of mind to their families
• Receive training and support to ensure safe and effective food service practices

Benefits and perks for you!

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (virtual skin cancer screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
• *Benefits may vary by employment status

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook patient meals, including special diets, in a sanitary and safe manner
• Cook food in proper quantities based on the daily menu and patient census
• Check and log temperatures for food and refrigerated equipment to ensure safety and compliance
• Serve as first position on the serving line during meal service
• Stock and store food items properly upon delivery
• Follow cleaning schedules to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
• Adhere to all facility and departmental policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient and family information
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients, families, and team members

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• 3 years of cooking in a health care, institutional or restaurant food service

About our line of business:

At Haven Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring high-quality care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Haven Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing quality patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have many dedicated health care professionals on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.havenhospice.com.