Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Riverview (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America at Rivergate Health Care Center is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year baking/pastry experience, ability to follow scratch recipes, and can work in large quantities. Healthcare experience is a plus, with emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1+ year baking/pastry experience.
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for patients.
• Follow ordered diets and food consistency.
• Ensure timely service of meals and snacks.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Baking

Pastries

Recipe calculation

Multitasking

Short order cooking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic scheduling system

Job description

Live the Mission

Choose to work in an environment where YOU matter at Rivergate Health Care Center! Having the needed training, supplies and support, you can focus on the job at hand, without any unnecessary stressors. Our full compliment of staff (including Prep cook, stock and hostess) allows you to provide the attention to the residents, without the use of mandating, agency or pool. Enjoy our electronic scheduling system and the flexibility it provides in allowing you to change or pick up shifts at YOUR convenience.

This position requires 1 or more years of experience with baking and pastries, follow scratch and calculate recipes, bake in bulk, multi-task and do some short order cooking. Previous healthcare experience is a plus.

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 availableServe 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