Full-Time

Cook – Assisted Living

Posted on 9/10/2026

Theracare

Theracare

Employee-owned rehabilitation therapy provider

Compensation Overview

$16 - $16.75/hr

Columbia City, IN, USA

In Person

Category
Food Service & Hospitality (1)
Required Skills
Infection Control
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Able to follow a recipe and have basic cooking skills.
  • Willing to learn and follow safety, preparation, and sanitation standards.
  • Passionate about delivering great customer service.
  • Able to work with a dedicated team and help direct others.
  • Neat in appearance and with professional behavior.
  • Successfully complete the pre-employment process and screening.
  • Able to pass a physical examination required for employment within the facility.
  • Satisfactorily complete required orientation and training and follow written and/or verbal instructions.
  • Previous experience in food service.
  • Complete tasks involving no expected exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, while remaining prepared for unplanned Category I tasks.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare meals and nourishments using standardized recipes for regular and therapeutic diets, paying special attention to appearance.
  • Adhere to regulations and company policies regarding diets, food preparation standards, and infection control.
  • Provide oversight to the dietary aide position during the shift.
  • Receive and inspect food deliveries for accuracy and quality.

Theracare is an employee-owned rehabilitation therapy provider serving Indiana since 1996, offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy across skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, home health agencies, schools, and outpatient clinics. It treats both pediatric and adult patients, including contract partnerships like LivWell Senior Living Rehab. What sets Theracare apart is its employee-ownership model and focus on personalized, compassionate care. The goal is to help patients reach their highest level of independence.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Theracare's ten Texas branches support statewide patient access and referral density.
  • July 9, 2026 Olio rollout should improve census visibility and outbound referral conversion.
  • Cantex's 45-year network gives Theracare embedded feeder relationships with facilities and hospitals.

What critics are saying

  • Traditions Health sued Cantex dba Theracare in May 2024 over contract disputes.
  • Texas home health faces intense fraud scrutiny after January 2026 Traditions Health's $34 million settlement.
  • Cantex's broad post-acute portfolio creates integration complexity and exposes Theracare to operational spillovers.

What makes Theracare unique

  • Founded in 1978, Cantex's Theracare spans skilled nursing, hospice, rehab, and home health.
  • Theracare operates ten Texas locations, enabling referral capture across major metro markets.
  • July 2026 Olio deployment links Theracare with Cantex facilities for coordinated transitions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Stock Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match