Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities within Life Care

Free meals during shifts.

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Cook for the Friday to Tuesday 11am-7:30pm schedule to prepare meals for patients in a long-term care setting. Experience in large-volume food prep preferred.

The Cook will follow Life Care standards, maintain safety and sanitation, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Benefits include free meals during shifts and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of food preparation experience preferred.
• Experience cooking in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals for patients.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow Life Care standards and dietary guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient satisfaction.

Skills

Independent decision making

Team collaboration

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year food preparation experience

Experience cooking in large quantities

Job description

Looking for a Cook. Schedule is Friday to Tuesday 11am-7:30pm. Long term care cooking experience preferred.

What We Have To Offer

• Growth opportunities within Life Care


• Free meals during shifts.

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’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer