Patient Meals Cook - Care Facility Kitchen Pro

Life Care Centers of America; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards at our Salida, Colorado facility.

You will follow approved menus, prepare meals in large quantities, ensure food safety and sanitation, and deliver meals on time while providing courteous, supportive service to patients and working closely with the kitchen and care teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of food preparation experience 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.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards at our Salida, Colorado facility.

You will follow approved menus, prepare meals in large quantities, ensure food safety and sanitation, and deliver meals on time while providing courteous, supportive service to patients and working closely with the kitchen and care teams.