Cook - Hospice Inpatient Unit

Requisition Number: 1059431
Explore opportunities with Baptist Reynolds Hospice House, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Cook, you will prepare and serve meals to patients and families with care and attention to dietary needs, ensuring food is available 24/7. You maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment, operate equipment properly, and follow all food safety and sanitation procedures. You will also support patient care by coordinating with staff, attending to special events, and keeping open communication with the care team.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Follow dietary guidelines and accommodate special events or requests as assigned
• Maintain and operate a clean, safe, sanitary kitchen and dining room environment
• Stock and organize food and snacks in designated areas
• Communicate regularly with nursing staff and care teams to support patient dietary needs
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
  You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work with others as an effective team builder and team player
• Skilled as establishing/maintaining working relationships
• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, set priorities, organize work, and make independent decisions
• Excellent communication skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $24.23 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.