Cook Baker

Life Care Centers of America; Riverview (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Riverview, MI is seeking a part-time cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with dietary needs and safety standards. The role requires attention to quality, timely service, and teamwork with the clinical staff.

The position emphasizes food preparation in large quantities, adherence to menus and diets, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation. High school diploma and some kitchen experience preferred; good communication in English essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in food preparation preferred.
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Skills

Food preparation

English language

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

1 year experience in food preparation

Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities

Job description

Employment Status: Part-Time Shift: Mid/Afternoon Shift: Mid/Afternoons

Live the Mission

Join our team of Champions! Preparing delicious, satisfying meals is important to creating a warm and joyful environment for our residents. If you have experience preparing and cooking in commercial settings, enjoy helping others, and appreciate working with a supportive team, we invite you to apply.

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