Cooks / Kitchen Staff

ML Healthcare is a prominent healthcare service provider dedicated to delivering exceptional quality care and customer service to patients and their families. Based in Amarillo, TX, ML Healthcare operates skilled nursing facilities where they prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of patients through the dedication of their highly skilled caregivers and leadership team. The organization prides itself on fostering a professional environment where associates are valued as essential contributors to the overall patient experience and organizational success. They emphasize continuous excellence and commitment in all aspects of healthcare delivery, from clinical care to customer service interactions.

Currently seeking passionate and experienced Cooks and Kitchen Staff to join their skilled nursing team in Amarillo, TX, ML Healthcare offers a rewarding full-time position that plays a vital role in maintaining high standards of food preparation and meal service within the healthcare setting. This role is integral to ensuring that patients and residents receive nutritious, well-prepared meals that adhere to specialized dietary needs and preferences, enhancing their overall care experience. The kitchen team at ML Healthcare is responsible for preparing a wide array of menu items using standardized recipes and cooking methods, including soups, stocks, sauces, sautéed, fried, grilled, steamed, and baked dishes.

Beyond cooking duties, the role requires careful planning and coordination of food production to align with meal serving schedules. This ensures the preservation of food quality, temperature, and presentation, which are critical in a healthcare environment where nutrition directly impacts patient health. Additionally, the position demands effective inventory management, ensuring all necessary food supplies are available and obtained in a timely manner from storage to avoid disruption in meal preparation.

ML Healthcare seeks candidates with a minimum of three years experience in a cooking capacity within a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar institution. Proficiency in understanding and executing recipes, measurements, and kitchen equipment usage is essential. Strong communication skills in English and the ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations are required for success in this role.

ML Healthcare values dependability and punctuality and requires all associates to adhere to attendance policies. The organization is also committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer, strictly prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.

This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including excellent paid time off and leave options, medical, dental, vision coverage, 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability/accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability, and supplemental insurance options such as hospital indemnity, cancer policies, and legal plans. Joining ML Healthcare means becoming part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families through outstanding healthcare and service.