Cook

Company: Life Care Center of Leominster
Location: Leominster
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Live the Mission: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 quantitiesSpecific 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's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential 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* 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 languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: Life Care Center of Leominster, Leominster , Cook, Other , Leominster, Massachusetts