Behind the Scenes at Parkland Hospital Kitchen, Where up to 4,500 Meals Are Prepared Daily

Cooking for hospital patients is being a part of their healing—and watching out for everyone’s dietary needs.

Adam Schloemer is the new executive chef of Parkland Memorial Hospital. His love for food began in childhood on his grandmother's farm. Juan Figueroa/TNS

By Imelda García From The Dallas Morning News

DALLAS—Throughout the day, oven alarms ring in the Parkland Hospital kitchen to announce that another batch of food is ready to feed not only patients but also nurses, doctors, employees and other visitors.