Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Northern (KY); Híbrido; USD 29.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with all laws and Life Care standards. High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of food prep experience preferred.

Ability to work in large quantities and follow dietary requirements is essential. The cook will maintain food safety and sanitation, work with production tools, and support a team-based care environment.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and serve meals appetizing in taste and appearance for patients.
• Knowledge of ordered diets and food consistency.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are ready.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner.
• Use production tools and recipes to prepare meals and snacks.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Conocimientos

Food safety practices

Customer service

Teamwork

English proficiency

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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