FT Cook

About the Role

The Cook assembles patient meal trays according to diet orders, prepares hot food items for patients, employees, and visitors, and is responsible for setting up, breaking down, and sanitation of food and non-food items for patient meal services. The Cook is actively involved in department and transdisciplinary team activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered healthcare for all patient populations.

This role involves interaction with adult (18-65 years) and geriatric (65 and older) patients in a non-clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Cooks a variety of food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served while ensuring consistent quality.
• Apportions and serves food to patients, families, employees, and visitors.
• Reviews menus, production sheets, and catering requests to determine types and quantities of food items to be prepared.
• Sets up and stocks cafeteria with appropriate food and non-food items for meal service, ensuring proper par levels are maintained.
• Plans and organizes work for assigned shifts to properly utilize time, resources, and supplies for timely completion of tasks.
• Cleans and inspects galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Greets patients, employees, and visitors courteously, responding with positive interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Ensures safety at all times by reporting risk factors and maintaining appropriate safety measures.

Requirements

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform position requirements, including competencies for the patient population served.
• Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, safety plans, and regulatory standards.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required.

Values

• Collaborate: Develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, clinicians, and patient families.
• Advocate: Advocate on behalf of every patient and family.
• Respect: Recognize and value the dignity, rights, and resources of each patient.
• Educate: Educate team members and families with purpose and compassion.
• Serve: Serve as a team with integrity, focusing on achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.