Job Posting for Cook at Rivergate Health Care Center
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Choose to work in an environment where YOU matter at Rivergate Health Care Center! Having the needed training, supplies and support, you can focus on the job at hand, without any unnecessary stressors. Our full compliment of staff (including Prep cook, stock and hostess) allows you to provide the attention to the residents, without the use of mandating, agency or pool. Enjoy our electronic scheduling system and the flexibility it provides in allowing you to change or pick up shifts at YOUR convenience.
This position requires 1 or more years of experience with baking and pastries, follow scratch and calculate recipes, bake in bulk, multi-task and do some short order cooking. Previous healthcare experience is a plus.
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.com Estimation for Cook in Riverview, MI
$31,004 to $39,416
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