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, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a rewarding healthcare setting.
- 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 20000 - 25000 £ 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 Conduct and completes 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 Leominster employer: Life Care Centers of America
Life Care Centers of America is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the emotional and social well-being of both patients and staff. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and a collaborative team environment in Andover, where they can truly make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a fulfilling career in healthcare.
Contact Details:
Life Care Centers of America Recruitment Team
