Cook

Coordinates and participates in activities of cooks including preparing and cooking foods in a cafeteria, or other establishment by performing the following duties:

• Estimates food consumption, and requisitions or purchases foodstuffs.
• Receives and examines foodstuffs and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards and specifications.
• Prepares, cooks, and serves food to patients including meats, sauces, vegetables, soups, and other foods.  After consumption, cook will remove the tray from the patient and clean all items in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Prepares and cooks food according to recipe as designated by the Registered Dietician.
• Portions cooked foods based on Registered Dietitian’s instructions as to size of portions and methods of garnishing.
• Carves meats.
• Follows the menus as developed by Registered Dietician.
• Required to maintain current Food Handlers card and Food Managers Certificate as required by the State in which the inpatient facility is located.
• Maintains sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining room by cleaning work areas and equipment after each preparation in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Cleans all dietary-related equipment according to the cleaning schedule as assigned by the Registered Dietician and Inpatient Manager. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Food Handlers card and Food Managers Certificate as required by the State in which the inpatient facility is located.
• Ability to lift in excess of 25 pounds.
• Minimum of one year food handling, prep, cooking, and serving experience in a healthcare, cafeteria, or restaurant setting.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

• EOE/AA M/F/D/V

VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth.  As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.

All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.

Benefits Include:

- Competitive compensation 
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.

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