Dietary Cook FT

As a leading Residential Treatment Center in the Greater Richmond area, Hallmark Youthcare treats adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues triggered by trauma. Treatment is provided in a warm and friendly environment by a group of well-trained, highly motivated staff that takes pride in delivering quality care.

Under the supervision of the Dietary Director and in his/her absence the Food Production Supervisor the Cook prepares and serves food for Facility residents, staff and families or guests under safe and sanitary conditions, to include food for special functions. The Cook follows guidelines for portion control and meal service schedules. The Cook is responsible for maintaining order in specific areas as directed by the Dietary Director/and or the Food Production Supervisor. The Cook is responsible for all other kitchen functions such as assembling resident trays, operating dish room, cleaning all Food and Nutrition services equipment and work areas.

WE ARE A DRUG FREE EMPLOYER.

Pay: Up to $18hr (including shift differentials)

Hours: 8 hour shifts, every other weekend off

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares and portions daily meals and food for special functions in a timely manner using established departmental policies and procedures. Assures presentation of all menu items adhere to established standards. Follows standardized recipes and produces a consistent product.
• Maintain work in sanitary condition.
• Performs various baking tasks.
• Assists in slicing, plating and wrapping desserts for cafeteria and residents/families. Assists in preparing special baking items.
• Responsible for cleaning and proper use of equipment and reports repairs as needed. All assigned kitchen equipment is cleaned on a consistent basis and passes all kitchen inspections. Cleans cafeteria including serving area continually and cleans the cafeteria area after each meal.
• Completes appropriate requirements to maintain continuing professional competence (SERV Safe Certification, Thompson Prometric or National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, Food Safety Manager Certification

Competencies:

• Must promote the ability to take direction with efficiency and make decisions in the best interest of the residents, department, or the Facility
• Must promote high food service standards in sanitation and safety issues.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently with time and motion in meeting schedule deadlines
• Must demonstrate the ability to learn, comprehend and utilize approved diet manual for therapeutic diets.
• Must be able to improve service as identified through department and Facility-wide PI system.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services to specific ages served: adolescents 11 to 17 years of age.

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older in age.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening. 

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of food preparation, cooking and principles of sanitation and safety required.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervision or dietary leadership required.  
• SERV Safe Certification - National Restaurant Association, Educational Foundation
• Thompson Prometric - Certified Professional Food Manager
• National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, Food Safety Manager Certification
• If not certified, must provide at time of hire receipt/confirmation of scheduled class/testing for certification from one of the above listed institutions and become certified by one of the above institutions within (90) days of date of hire. **When responding to this posting, please include your resume**
• EOE / Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Part Time

Hallmark Youthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Vision insurance