Chef

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 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 • Ensure food service staff are trained in cooking and presentation skills to enhance presentation and quality of food served to patients • Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patient • Knowledgeable of ordered diets (i.e., NCS, NAS, 1800 ADA) as well as food consistency • Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available • Cater events as requested • 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