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 environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic setting with a focus on teamwork and professionalism.
- Why this job: Make a difference in patients' lives through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: High school diploma and some food preparation experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
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 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
- 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 Conductand completes mandatory Code of Conductand 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
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Cook in Leominster 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
