Chef Assistant Dietary Manager

Long term care experience required

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