This position assists and supports the Food and Nutrition Manager with department tasks and covers the line on some evenings and weekends.

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.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Display 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

• Training in cooking and presentation skills.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive work environment.

• Graduate of an approved American Culinary Federation (ACF) culinary program or recognized culinary institution.
• One (1) year experience in hospital or post acute care food service.
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
• Knowledgeable of practices, procedures, and laws governing post acute care facilities.
• Proficient in patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.