Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in a hospital setting, following all applicable laws and Life Care standards. You will ensure meals meet ordered diets and are served timely, while working with an interdisciplinary team.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1 year of food preparation experience preferred and experience cooking in large quantities. Maintain safety and sanitation, and uphold professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of food preparation experience preferred.
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals appetizing for each patient.
• Ensure diets and food consistency are followed.
• Provide meals and snacks in a timely manner.
• Follow recipes and use production tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary practices.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team.
• Adhere to Life Care policies and confidentiality.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Days/Evenings

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
• 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