Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare and serve high-quality meals in accordance with all laws and regulations. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and preferred experience in food preparation. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional customer service, teamwork, and the ability to follow dietary guidelines to ensure patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred.
• Knowledgeable of ordered diets.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals that are appetizing in taste and appearance.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

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Life Care Center of Richland is located along the Columbia River, offering residents stunning waterfront views and a plethora of outdoor activities. The city boasts a strong sense of community, excellent educational institutions, and a growing tech industry. Richland's numerous parks, trails, and cultural events provide a vibrant and active lifestyle.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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