Cook

Columbine-Manor-Care-Center; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in a hospital-like setting. The role requires ensuring meals meet dietary orders and safety standards, while maintaining quality and timeliness.

You will work with a team to manage food production and patient service, upholding Life Care’s standards and policies. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in large-quantity cooking and food preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of food preparation experience preferred.
• Experience cooking for large quantities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in taste and appearance for patients.
• Know and follow ordered diets and food consistency guidelines.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are ready and available.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner.
• Use production tools and recipes to prepare meals and snacks.
• Provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in patient evacuation when needed.
• Demonstrate good judgment and teamwork in a clinical setting.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English well.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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’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