Cook PRN opportunities also available

Full Time Position for Kitchen Lead/Shift Manager Cook - desired Chef experience with some leadership/management experience as well. Serving as Leadership Support for the kitchen. For THIS LEAD role, focus on sanitation and leading by example is key. $1000 sign on bonus (paid out over the first year of employment after each quarter is completed) Culinary growth opportunities available! Life Care Center of Evergreen is nestled in the beautiful Colorado Mountains, surrounded by the sight and sounds of Mother Nature herself. The selected candidate for this position will find his/herself working, not only in a beautiful environment, but surrounded by others whose number one goal is to provide World-Class customer service to our cherished resident family. If this sounds like a career you could be happy with, please apply today. We are waiting for you to join our team! Position SummaryThe 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 equivalent One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities Specific Job RequirementsMake 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 FunctionsPrepare 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