Cook

Job Type: Full-Time

Wage Range: $19.00-$22.05

Schedules Available:

PRN/Temporary- Day, Evening, Weekends

Benefits(full-time):  

• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles 
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match 
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts 

Setting & Population Served 

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate a Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide: 

• Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance 
• Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury 
• Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together 
• A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs 

Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment. 

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