Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with laws and Life Care standards. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and patient care in a post-acute setting.

Candidates should be high school graduates with at least one year of food preparation experience; knowledge of dietary orders, sanitation, and teamwork is valued. The position involves day and evening shifts and requires basic English proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• One year of food preparation experience preferred.
• Experience cooking in large quantities and meeting dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for patients with appealing taste and appearance.
• Follow ordered diets and food textures for patients.
• Ensure supplies for the next meal are ready and available.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner to patients.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation standards and guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct with patients and staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Large quantity cooking

Independent decision making

Laws and regulations awareness

Team communication

Confidentiality

Code of Conduct adherence

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Employment Status: Part-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 22 Pay Rate Minimum: 17 Shift: Days/Evenings

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
• 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