Cook/Homemaker - Sharp Hospice - Day Shift - Full Time

Sharp Healthplan • La Mesa, CA

85d • $24,000 - $29,530

About The Position

This position is expected to perform a variety of functions and duties in a six-bed congregate living health facility for terminally ill. Functions include cooking and serving breakfast, preparing and serving lunch, general housekeeping duties, laundry, general light equipment maintenance, ordering of medical and non-medical supplies, and performing some clerical functions and duties.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year health care or food preparation.
• Driver's License - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED
• ServSafe Food Handler Certified - National Restaurant Association -REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in cooking, housekeeping, clerical roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean and safe kitchen area, cleaning dishes after each meal using NSF approved dishwasher.
• Puts dishes and utensils away in appropriate place when dishes are clean and sanitized.
• Accept interpersonal differences and promoting cooperation with fellow employees.
• Participate in staff meetings and asking for additional work when own tasks are completed.
• Assist the department to meet its objectives.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information to which he/she is privileged.
• Exhibits courtesy, cooperation and respect toward patients, visitors, physicians and fellow workers to create a positive public image and a harmonic work environment.
• Performs simple maintenance functions around the facility ensuring that equipment remains operational.
• Notifies the manager/administrator of equipment problems that require additional assistance.
• Washes linens and resident's laundry as often as needed and according to policy and procedure.
• Folds laundry and places in appropriate place when clean and folded.
• Prepares, cooks and serves breakfast for residents according to established procedures.
• Serves lunch meal according to established procedures.
• Assists residents in getting ready to eat.
• Performs housekeeping functions for the facility according to established policies and procedures.
• Keeps the interior and exterior of facility clean.
• Keeps garage and storage areas clean and organized.
• Orders and stocks food PAR orders and other items as required.
• Informs HHA who orders cleaning supplies when stock reaching PAR level.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees