Cook

Find the connection between your compassion, expertise and exceptional community care with hospice leader, Circle of Life. Passionate about making a difference in the lives of others on an everyday basis, we foster a culture of compassion and collaboration. As Northwest Arkansas' premiere hospice provider, we operate two beautiful inpatient hospice care facilities and offer outpatient hospice services for Benton, Washington, Madison, and Carroll counties. Circle of Life is the largest and most respected hospice in the area, serving the region as a top not-for-profit organization for more than 30 years.

Position Overview

Responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established procedures. Prepares food in accordance with approved menus and serves food at proper temperatures and at scheduled times. Modifies diets as requested by patient and/or ordered by physician. Documents temperatures of food, refrigerator, freezers and dishwasher. Keeps food rotated and properly stored, dated and labeled.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, and 3 years of cooking experience in a commercial setting (preferably healthcare). Moderate reading and writing skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; ability to use a telephone; ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Shift Information: 12 hour shifts, rotate every other weekend.