Cook

Job Category : Admin-Support Requisition Number : COOK0002498 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

Well then, we've got great news for you : AllHealth Network is growing!

We're in need of a Cook to join the team, preparing meals for clients on our Acute Care Campus, where we provide inpatient treatment for individuals experiencing mental health crises.

This is a part-time position offering a flexible work schedule, including weekends, offering a starting wage of $18-20 / hr.

Job Purpose :

Prepare full daily meals for clients in a 31-bed, 24 / 7 / 365 acute treatment unit for adults. Ensure food safety and cleanliness of kitchen facilities.

Goals and Objectives :

Plan and provide nutritious meals to all clients on a daily basis, ensuring food purchased is fresh and within budget

Ensure all health, safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained

Duties and Responsibilities :

Plan, prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and beverages to the highest quality, incorporating cultural and dietary needs as required by clients

Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the kitchen, to meet the required standards of practice

Ensure all equipment used is well maintained, in good working order and report any defects to the Clinical Manager. Provide training to other staff as needed in use of kitchen equipment

Purchase supplies in accordance with the planned menu

Overseen the day-to-day operations and cleanliness of the kitchen

Maintain compliance with all kitchen sanitation and safety standards, state and local laws, and other regulatory agencies related to food service

Work effectively with other members of staff

Monitor all food quality in freezers / coolers in kitchen

Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures

Complete all required trainings as listed in Relias Learning (both online training and face-to-face training) within required timelines

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge :

Education

Must have high school diploma or GED. A Bachelors degree in Dietetics or Food & Nutrition or equivalent experience is desirable, but not required.

Experience

Two to three years of professional cooking experience with strong knife skills, product knowledge and cooking methods including baking, braising, steaming, broiling, frying and poaching.

Four years of progressive culinary experience.

Experience / competence in a three-meal service residential community.

Must have all food handling certifications required by the city and state.

Must be comfortable working with individuals experiencing behavioral health issues.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

High School or better in Diploma / GED.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Dietetics.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Last updated : 2024-05-02