Cook

The Cook prepares and serves quality meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

• High school graduate or equivalent


• One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred


• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action


• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility


• 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, and safety and sanitation


• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.


• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information


• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures


• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patient


• Knowledgeable of ordered diets as well as food consistency


• 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


• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours


• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer