Cook

Company: Life Care Center of Gwinnett
Location: Lawrenceville
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

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:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred
• Must have experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantitiesSpecific Job Requirements:
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
  • Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
  • Must 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
  • Must 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 trainingEssential Functions:
    • Must be able to prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patient
    • Must be knowledgeable of ordered diets as well as food consistency
    • Must be able to ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
    • Must be able to serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
    • Must be able to utilize production tools and recipes provided to prepare meals and snacks
    • Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
    • Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
    • Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
    • Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
    • Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
    • Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
    • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer

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