Cook

Life Care Center of New Market; New Market (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in New Market, VA is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for patients in accordance with all laws and Life Care standards. The role involves following diet orders, maintaining safety and sanitation, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

This full-time, hourly position offers a daytime shift from 12-8 p.m. with opportunities to contribute to high-quality patient nutrition and service.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of experience in food preparation preferred.
• Experience cooking for large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals appetizing in taste and appearance for patients.
• Follow ordered diets and 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 to prepare meals and snacks.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Communicate and work on an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 19 Pay Rate Minimum: 16.50 Shift: 12-8 p.m.

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