Cook

Pinnacle Treatment Brand•Merrillville, IN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services, providing care across the nation to more than 35,000 patients daily. Their mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. As a Cook, you will work in collaboration with a Registered Dietician, responsible for the coordination, planning, and preparation of daily meals and snacks for all clients/patients in accordance with dietician-approved menus. The Cook ensures quality standards are met for all meals prepared for and served to the client/patient population.

Requirements

High School Diploma, equivalent or verifiable work experience in lieu of education
CPR/MANDT certification – training provided locally and updated as required.

Nice To Haves

Institutional cooking experience of 1-3 years preferred.
Food handler or SERV Safe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and garnish food for clients/patients following dietician approved menus and standardized recipes.
Meet or exceed quality standards through periodic tasting for palatability and consistency, cooking/serving temperatures, and visual inspection.
Follow appropriate menu and production guide for food.
Exhibit basic skills in food preparation and equipment utilization/safety, organization, and planning of production to meet menu demands.
Maintain food temperatures through entire preparation cycle.
Use food-handling techniques as set in company and/or departmental policies and procedures.
Store unused food items (labeling and dating).
Report needed repairs and/or supplies to manager.
Clean all worktables, ovens, fryers, grills, refrigerators, and stovetops following the posted cleaning schedule.
Assure that the dietary department meets Joint Commission/CARF accreditation standards, state regulatory requirements, and other regulations as required.
Follow strict sanitation guidelines set up by the state health department.
Comply with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.
Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
Demonstrate flexibility by supporting program operations, patient safety, and team needs as assigned which could include serving meals, conducting searches, observing drug screens, facilitating phone calls, etc.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

competitive salary
full benefits package
Paid Time Off
opportunities for professional growth
18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
401k with company match
Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.