Cook (Full Time)
About The Position
Culinary Services Group is hiring a full-time Cook at Heartland Behavioral Health in Massillon, Ohio. The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and company standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring quality food service at all times. The schedule is full time, with days and hours varying; weekends and holidays may be required. The fixed pay rate is $18.75 per hour. The position prepares and serves food according to standardized recipes and instructions, maintains food quality and proper temperatures, and follows portioning and presentation standards. It also involves kitchen cleanliness, safe food handling and storage, equipment care, production planning, record keeping, ordering and receiving supplies, and reporting maintenance needs or safety incidents. The Cook follows HACCP standards and company safety procedures, including appropriate protective equipment and safe lifting practices.
Requirements
- Prior cooking experience is required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes, instructions, production requirements, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, following portioning and presentation standards and ensuring food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
- Taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the assigned work area.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures; keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized.
- Store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
- Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Immediately report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company policies and safety procedures, including use of appropriate cut-resistant gloves, hot-item protective gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and the Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
