Employment Status : Full-Time
Pay Interval : Hourly
Pay Rate Minimum : 18
Shift : 5 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Position Summary
The Chef prepares quality meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
- Graduate of an approved American Culinary Federation (ACF) culinary program or have completed another recognized culinary institution
- One (1) year experience in hospital or post acute care food service
- Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities
Specific Job Requirements
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions
Ensure food service staff are trained in cooking and presentation skills to enhance presentation and quality of food served to patientsPrepare and serve meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patientKnowledgeable of ordered diets (i.e., NCS, NAS, 1800 ADA) as well as food consistencyEnsure food and supplies for the next meal are readily availableCater events as requestedUtilize production tools and recipes provided to prepare meals and snacksExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer
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