Cook (On Call) - Behavioral Health 115
About The Position
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. Gladman is licensed as a 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults 18 and older. The Cook is responsible for the preparation, cooking and serving of food to clients. This includes seasoning and cooking meat, fish, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of experience in food production and knowledge of therapeutic diets is required.
- High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent is required.
- Experience in the use of institutional kitchen equipment such as steam tables, stoves, refrigerators and freezers is crucial.
- The ability to read, write and speak English is essential, as is the willingness to work with disabled adults.
- Applicant must be finger printed and receive clearance from Criminal Justice Department.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a health care setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Reviews menus, work orders and recipes to determine the type and quantity of meals necessary to prepare.
- Participates in and supervises the following food preparation activities: washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning.
- Directs the collection and assembly of food items from storage areas during the food preparation process.
- Prepares food for special therapeutic diets.
- Receives and monitors food deliveries against requisitions and invoices.
- Takes active steps to avoid food waste.
- Directly supervises the dietary staff in the use, care and maintenance of equipment, food storage, housekeeping and safety standards in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
- Ensures that the cleaning and maintenance program is consistently adhered to.
- Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
- Monitors food items, storage rooms, refrigerators and other equipment to ensure that appropriate sanitary conditions are consistently adhered to.
- Practices universal precautions at all times.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
