What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Life Care Center of South Hill?
Come join our team of Healthcare Heroes!
FT Day Shift- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00am-9:00pm
Pay range is $19.00-$22.05- DOE (wage is determined by the number of years of experience).
Life Care Center of South Hill has been listed in the U.S. News and World Report “Best Nursing Homes” due to our excellent standing and ratings for the past several years. Our Resort Style, State of the Art Facility opened up in 2016 and specializes in Short–Term Skilled Care. Come and join a great team in our 5 Star CMS Rated Facility. We are offering competitive salaries based on experience and looking for committed, compassionate and dynamic individuals to come and join our great team.
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
Salary : $19 - $22