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NHC

Long Term Care Cook / Full time

Nashville, TN · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Cook - West Meade Place Are you looking to have fun in a work environment where you can express ... Experience Healthcare food service experience preferred, not required Benefits Free meal per shift ...

Life Care Services

Full Time Healthcare Cook

Seminole, FL

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

As a life care community, Freedom Square makes aging in place simple. Residents are able to ... As a line cook, you will provide full scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary ...

Bright Horizons

Child Care Cook - Juncos

Juncos, PR · On-site

$12.97 - $17.38/hr

As a Cook at Bright Horizons , you will plan and prepare nutritious, familystyle meals that support children's health, growth, and learning. Each day, your care in the kitchen will create a warm ...

Heritage at Irene Woods

Full Time Healthcare Cook

Seminole, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

As a life care community, Freedom Square makes aging in place simple. Residents are able to ... As a line cook, you will provide full scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary ...

VCU Health System

Child Care Cook - Northside

Richmond, VA · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

The Child Care Cook provides safe, nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for children enrolled in the childcare center. This position manages kitchen operations to meet ServSafe, health ...

Bright Horizons

Child Care Cook - Redmond

Redmond, WA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

As a Cook at our Redmond Bright Horizons , you will plan and prepare nutritious, familystyle meals that support children's health, growth, and learning. Each day, your care in the kitchen will create ...

VCU Health

Child Care Cook - Northside

Richmond, VA · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

The Child Care Cook provides safe, nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for children enrolled in the childcare center. This position manages kitchen operations to meet ServSafe, health ...

Learning Care Group

Child Care Center Cook

Carthage, NC · On-site

$10.25 - $13.75/hr

The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school's enrolled children. This role should be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack ...

Learning Care Group

Child Care Center Cook

Commerce, MI · On-site

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school's enrolled children. This role should be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack ...

Learning Care Group

Child Care Center Cook

Shawnee, KS

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school's enrolled children. This role should be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack ...

Learning Care Group

Child Care Center Cook

Springfield, VA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.75/hr

The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school's enrolled children. This role should be able to adapt to menu changes and meet meal and snack ...

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As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for care cook in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Care Cook vs Care Assistant?

AspectCare CookCare Assistant
CertificationsBasic food safety, cooking certificationsFirst aid, basic health and safety
Work EnvironmentKitchen, food preparation areasCare settings, homes, facilities
Primary ResponsibilitiesPreparing meals, dietary needsAssisting with daily activities, personal care
Industry UsageHealthcare, elder care, residential facilitiesHealthcare, elder care, residential facilities

While both roles are essential in care settings, a Care Cook focuses on meal preparation and dietary needs, whereas a Care Assistant provides broader personal care and support. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers find the right fit within healthcare and elder care environments.

What are Care Cooks?

Care Cooks are culinary professionals who prepare meals for residents in care settings, such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or residential care homes. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that meals are nutritious, safe, and tailored to meet the dietary requirements and preferences of individuals under their care. Care Cooks often work closely with healthcare staff and nutritionists to accommodate special diets and allergies. They also play an important role in maintaining food safety and hygiene standards within care facilities. The position requires both cooking skills and an understanding of catering to vulnerable or elderly populations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Care Cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Care Cook, you need strong culinary skills, knowledge of nutrition, and an understanding of dietary requirements for vulnerable populations, often supported by a relevant food hygiene certification. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, menu planning software, and food safety management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, patience, and excellent communication are important soft skills for meeting residents' needs and collaborating with care staff. These skills ensure the safe preparation of nutritious meals tailored to individual requirements, contributing to residents' health and well-being.

What are some common challenges faced by Care Cooks in residential care settings, and how can they be addressed?

Care Cooks in residential care homes often face challenges such as catering to diverse dietary needs, working within strict food safety regulations, and balancing meal quality with budget constraints. They must regularly communicate with care staff to ensure residents' nutritional requirements, allergies, and preferences are met. Staying organized, being adaptable to last-minute changes, and participating in ongoing food safety training are crucial strategies for overcoming these challenges and providing high-quality meals in a care environment.
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Full Time Healthcare Cook

Full Time Healthcare Cook

Life Care Companies, LLC

Seminole, FL • On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description


https://youtu.be/GJOzYgliRQA
Freedom Square of Seminole is an upscale Senior Living Community located in beautiful Seminole, Florida. Designed like a quaint town square with paved brick streets and a welcoming gazebo, Freedom Square retirement community in Seminole, Florida offers a wide variety of elegantly appointed residential options, a wealth of exceptional services and amenities and a full calendar of fun, engaging activities - all just a short drive from Lake Seminole and the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast! Situated on 15 acres with two ponds, we offer a beautiful garden-like setting for retirement living.
As a life care community, Freedom Square makes aging in place simple. Residents are able to seamlessly transition from independent living to assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care, as their healthcare needs change.
What makes us stand out against the others?
  • We provide a fun workplace culture - including monthly luncheons and campus-wide events
  • Our community and facilities are clean
  • Our patients are low acuity
  • We have good staffing ratios
  • Benefits for Full and Part Time Staff
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Paid Training
  • Resident Scholarship Fund

Our expert culinary team is looking for energetic individuals who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and have a desire to serve others. If you are detail oriented and customer service focused, we would love to hear from you! As a line cook, you will provide full scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department, learning from our world-class chefs! Jump start your career and gain life long skills and experience.
DUTIES:
  • Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
  • Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
  • Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required criteria, as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per policy and procedure.
  • Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively
  • Ability to perform simple arithmetic
  • Ability to understand measurements and conversions
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance
  • Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

What We Offer:
  • Work today, get paid tomorrow with DailyPay! Freedom Square of Seminole now offers DailyPay - a program that allows employees to access their earned income on-demand, as it's earned.
  • Benefits for full and part time staff, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!
  • Fun, caring, inclusive work environment!
  • Monthly company luncheons and employee appreciation events!

Freedom Square of Seminole fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers and guests:
  1. We greet residents, employees and guests, warmly, by name and with a smile.
  2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
  3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
  4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
  5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
  6. We embrace and value our differences.
  7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
  8. We ask "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
  9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
  10. We pay attention to the details.

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About Life Care

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As an industry pioneer with more than a half-century of experience, making a difference in the lives of seniors has been our sole focus since day one. At LCS, we’ve designed a dedicated family of companies to help fulfill your community’s mission. This structure allows us to develop and share expertise across our company to deliver innovative solutions to seniors and their communities. We are guided by five principles to ensure that every company decision is made with integrity and for the good of the seniors we serve. Our guiding principles: We serve the customer, first and foremost. We deal honestly and fairly, with integrity and openness. We maintain a long-term perspective. We are diligent and persevering. We are interconnected and interdependent.

Industry

Outpatient health care

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Des Moines, IA, US

Year founded

1971

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