Cook Position Available In Polk, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Cook at Life Care Center of Winter Haven in Winter Haven, FL prepares and serves quality meals for patients, following laws and standards. Requirements include high school diploma, 1 year food prep experience, and knowledge of food safety regulations. Responsibilities include meal preparation, serving, and maintaining professional relationships. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
Cook
Life Care Center of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL Employment Status:
PRN Shift:
All
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 guidelineserning functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in allpetency 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 followpany policies including harassment andpliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct andpletes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriatepliance 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
