life care Hiring for Cook at LaGrange, Indiana Full Time

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 quantities Specific 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 training Essential 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 language An Equal Opportunity Employer