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Life Care Center of Blount County lists this Cook /Dietary Aide opportunity in hazelwood, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

CookThe Cook prepares and serves quality meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure RequirementsHigh school graduate or equivalentOne (1) year experience in food preparation preferredExperience in preparing and cooking food in large quantitiesSpecific Job RequirementsMake 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 FunctionsPrepare and serve meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patientKnowledgeable of ordered diets as well as food consistencyEnsure food and supplies for the next meal are readily availableServe meals and snacks in a timely mannerUtilize 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