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Cook - Comfort Care Center
Company : Adoration Home Health & Hospice
Location : Little Rock, AR, 72211
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 1 January 2026
Our Company
Hospice Home Care
Overview
Our Comfort Care Center Cook is responsible for the preparation and serving of patient meals and cleaning of the kitchen. This is designated as a safety sensitive position.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical and dental benefits
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vendor discounts
Responsibilities
- Prepares all food for patient meals including special diets in a safe and sanitary manner
- Cooks in quantities according to menu and patient census
- Checks and logs temperatures of refrigerated equipment and food
- Assists with stocking and storing of food upon delivery
- Performs cleaning duties according to cleaning schedule
- Ensures work area is maintained in a neat and orderly fashion
- Works first position on serving line during meal service
- Adheres to department and facility policy and procedures
- Maintains strict confidentiality of patient and family information
- Carries out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED, Associate degree in Culinary Arts preferred
- Must be able to read and write
- Must be able to present information and respond to questions from supervisor, patients, and families
- Must be able to define problems
About our Line of Business
Hospice Home Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, focuses on providing hospice care to local patients and their families. We concentrate on managing a patient’s pain and other symptoms first and foremost, while also providing emotional and spiritual support to the family. The holistic care approach to providing hospice services by the entire care team sets Hospice Home Care apart. We believe the quality of life to be as important as length of life. Hospice Home Care offers routine home care, respite, general inpatient care, and continuous care. For more information, please visit www.hospicehomecare.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Related Jobs
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Frequently asked questions
A Cook at a Comfort Care Center focuses on preparing specialized patient meals that meet unique dietary needs, emphasizing safety and sanitation. Unlike typical nursing home cooks, they often work with comfort care patients requiring tailored nutrition and strict confidentiality in a sensitive healthcare environment.
Proficiency in handling special diets, accurate food temperature monitoring, and maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions are vital. Strong communication skills help in responding effectively to supervisors and patients, which is crucial when working in a comfort care healthcare setting.
While a high school diploma or GED is required, an associate degree in culinary arts is preferred. Certifications in food safety and sanitation, particularly those recognized in Arkansas, can significantly enhance a candidate’s profile for this healthcare-focused cooking position.
This position blends hospice care values with culinary expertise, requiring cooks to prepare meals that contribute to patients' comfort and dignity. The role includes holistic service aspects, like confidentiality and emotional sensitivity, which aren’t as emphasized in typical hospital kitchen roles.
Yes, beyond standard medical and dental benefits, they provide short- and long-term disability, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs. These comprehensive benefits are tailored to support healthcare staff wellbeing in Little Rock.
Cooks in comfort care settings around Little Rock typically earn between $28,000 and $34,000 annually, reflecting the specialized nature of the job. This pay range is competitive with other healthcare cooking roles in the region, factoring in the required safety-sensitive responsibilities.
Little Rock’s healthcare sector shows steady demand for culinary professionals skilled in patient-specific meal preparation. Hiring competition is moderate due to a niche skill set needed, but candidates with culinary credentials and healthcare experience stand a strong chance.
The Comfort Care Center is accessible via major local routes, but candidates should consider Little Rock’s traffic patterns during peak hours. Proximity to public transit options can be limited, so reliable personal transport is often necessary for timely arrival.
Cooks embody the company’s holistic care approach by ensuring meals support patient comfort and dignity. They maintain strict confidentiality, follow safety protocols, and deliver excellent customer service, reflecting the compassionate mission of Adoration Home Health & Hospice.
Cooks must manage various dietary restrictions, prepare meals in precise quantities, and maintain strict temperature controls. Balancing nutritional needs with patient comfort and adhering to stringent sanitary standards presents a unique set of challenges in this environment.