Cook

This is a Full Time shift from 11am - 7pm to be a prep cook.

The Cook prepares and serves quality meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.

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

• 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 CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer