Cook

Life Care Center of Auburn; West Auburn (MA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in a Life Care facility. The role emphasizes adherence to dietary orders, safety, sanitation, and professional conduct while providing courteous patient service.

Responsibilities include meal prep, timely service, teamwork, and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in taste and appearance for each patient.
• Know ordered diets and food consistency to ensure proper meals.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner.
• Utilize production tools and recipes to prepare meals and snacks.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients when needed.
• Concentrate, use good judgment, and work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Adhere to English communication requirements and safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Independent decision-making

Policy compliance

Patient safety

Confidentiality

Professional conduct

Team communication

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Live the Mission

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