At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve delicious meals for patients while ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Join a caring team dedicated to providing excellent patient care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive work environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic setting with a focus on teamwork and patient satisfaction.
- Why this job: Make a difference in patients' lives through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: High school diploma and some experience in food preparation preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
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 quantities
Specific 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
- Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential 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 language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Cook in Andover employer: Life Care Centers of America
At Life Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, you will benefit from comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients within a collaborative team environment. Our commitment to community health and adherence to high standards ensures that you will thrive in a fulfilling career while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a post-acute care setting.
Contact Details:
Life Care Centers of America Recruitment Team
