Cook

Institutional (schools, hospitals, skilled nursing/assisted living, jails, etc.) cooking experience preferred. Experience with special texture diets highly preferred.

Schedule

• AM Shift: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• PM Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance, appropriate for each patient.
• Know and follow ordered diets as well as food consistency requirements.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner.
• Utilize production tools and recipes provided to prepare meals and snacks.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Perform physical tasks including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred.
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility.
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Benefits

• Free meals during your work day.