Cook

life care center of America; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care facility is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare and serve quality meals for patients. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation and a strong focus on dietary needs and patient satisfaction. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional care and service.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in food preparation preferred.
• Experience in preparing and cooking large quantities of food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals for patients.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are available.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and positive attitude towards patients.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Team communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Live the Mission

Position Summary

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

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities

Specific Job Requirements

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 Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

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