Cook/Server

Company: Life Care Centers of America
Location: Payson
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

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

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred
• Must have experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities

Specific Job Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Must 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
• Must 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 training

Essential Functions

• Must be able to prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patient
• Must be knowledgeable of ordered diets as well as food consistency
• Must be able to ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Must be able to serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
• Must be able to utilize production tools and recipes provided to prepare meals and snacks
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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