Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Rensselaer (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Indiana is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with regulations and Life Care standards. You will ensure meals meet prescribed diets, maintain sanitation, and work with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes independent decision-making, professional conduct, and commitment to quality service in a post-acute care setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in food preparation preferred.
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals appetizing in taste and appearance for patients.
• Know and follow ordered diets and consistency requirements.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are available.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner.
• Follow recipes and use production tools to prepare meals and snacks.

Skills

Independent decision making

Food safety

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school graduate

1 year food prep experience

Experience with large quantities

Job description

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