Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Plainwell is seeking a dedicated full-time evening cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with dietary orders, safety and Life Care standards.

The role requires attention to quality, sanitation, and teamwork, with every-other weekend/holiday rotation. Join a caring environment just north of Kalamazoo, with a focus on compassionate care in a post-acute setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in taste and appearance for patients.
• Follow dietary orders and ensure meals comply with nutrition plans.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Monitor food quality and portion control.
• Assist in inventory and stock to ensure next meals are ready.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and positive attitude toward patients and staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Large quantity cooking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Live the Mission

Join our family and make a difference by serving others and changing lives!

We are looking for a caring and dedicated FT evening cook to join our team. This position includes every other weekend/ holiday. Life Care Center of Plainwell is conveniently located just north of Kalamazoo right off US 131 and a short commute south of Grand Rapids.

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