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Position Summary

• The Cook/Server prepares and serves quality meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
• Reports to Food Service Director

Working Conditions

• Exposed to heat and cold temperatures in kitchen and storage areas and subject to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator and freezer
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs
• Possible exposure to electrical hazards and machine guarding
• Works in department as well as throughout facility
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporary as necessary
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

• 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 Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of food service practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing food service functions in the post-acute care facility
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the food service department
• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: food preparation responsibilities, administrative responsibilities, planning, 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 Cares 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 in 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
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs

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