Patient-Focused Healthcare Cook

Life Care Centers of America; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with all laws and Life Care standards.

The position requires a high school diploma, experience in cooking large quantities, and adherence to dietary orders and safety procedures. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, maintain sanitation, and support patient nutrition services.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One 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
• 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

Skills

Independent decision making

Policies compliance

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with all laws and Life Care standards.

The position requires a high school diploma, experience in cooking large quantities, and adherence to dietary orders and safety procedures. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, maintain sanitation, and support patient nutrition services.