Cook

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Merrillville, IN

17d

About The Position

Cook Shift: 10am-6pm + rotating weekends We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth. Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 30,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment. As a Cook , you play a direct role in the comfort and care of our patients each day through serving them healthy and nutritious meals developed by our dietary service team. By doing so you are aligned with the Pinnacle Treatment Centers’ primary mission of providing a safe environment promoting long term recovery. You will partner with the Facilities Manager and the Executive Director to establish and maintain a therapeutic environment and routine for our residents.

Requirements

• HS diploma/ GED or verifiable work experience in lieu of education
• Experience in food service preparation

Nice To Haves

• Certification in food preparation preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritional meals by following the dietitian-approved menus provided.
• Document weight all food cooked, number of servings, number of clients, number of staff and guests, whether it is USDA or not, on Production List and Meal Count Sheet.
• Maintain the temperatures of all cooling units daily.
• Once a month an inventory must be made of all food and supplies.
• The food houses must be cleaned at least once a month, checking for damaged or spoiled food.
• Must follow all Health Inspection Codes.
• Maintain record of all food that is damaged, spoiled or destroyed.
• Responsible for all necessary cleaning of the kitchen daily including washing dishes, wiping down cabinets, cleaning the dining room, sweeping etc.
• Preparation of extra snacks that are used throughout the evenings.

Benefits

• 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)
• Discount tuition and scholarship opportunities through Capella University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees