Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals to patients in a facility setting. You will follow all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care's standards while maintaining quality and safety across meals.

The job requires basic education and some experience in large-volume food preparation. Strong teamwork, reliable attendance, and a compassionate approach to patient care are essential in this role, with opportunities to grow within a supportive dietary services

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year experience in food preparation preferred.
• Experience preparing food in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in taste and appearance for patients.
• Follow dietary orders and maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure adequate food and supplies for subsequent meals.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner and maintain patient service.
• Work with production tools and recipes to prepare meals and snacks.
• Maintain professionalism and participate in a team environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety and sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

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