Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Wichita seeks a part-time cook to prepare and serve quality meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, prior food-prep experience preferred, and ability to follow recipes, safety and sanitation guidelines, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in food preparation preferred.
• Experience cooking in large quantities.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and production instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals appetizing for patients.
• Adhere to patient diet orders and food consistency.
• Ensure food and supplies are prepared for the next meal.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and follow policies.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety and sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Status: Part-Time Shift: Varies

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