Cook - SUD, Residential

Discovery Behavioral Health•Houston, TX

2d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

PaRC (Prevention and Recovery Center) is looking for talented healthcare professionals to join our team! Part of the Discovery Behavioral Health family of brands, we are dedicated to helping our patients and their families cope with alcohol and substance abuse and find a path of hope, health and healing. Our success and outstanding reputation for quality programs in the field of recovery depend on the motivated, enterprising and qualified professionals we recruit and retain. Our employees are caring and committed. They enable us to give exceptional and pioneering treatment and the tools individuals, and their families need to reclaim sobriety and pursue rich lives. If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you've come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1-year experience as a cook or similar role is required.

Responsibilities

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Director of Dietary Services and/or Clinical Nutritionist, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.
Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
Inspects special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to each patient.
Performs administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submits to the Director of Dietary Services.
Works with the facility’s clinical nutritionist and dietitian as necessary and implements recommended changes as required.
Ensures that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assists in establishing a food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
Processes diet changes and new diets as received from the Nursing Department.
Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.
Prepares and serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
Prepares food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
Ensures that all meals are correctly prepared and ready to be served at designated meal times.
Oversees and helps with dishwashing and daily garbage removal.
Oversees and adheres to all kitchen, dining room and site HACCP procedures.
Ensures that receipt of all foods are stored properly and rotated.
Inspects special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.
Prepares and serves patients nutritional snacks.
Assures that appropriate cutlery and equipment are provided with each meal and/or snack.
Assists the Director of Dietary Services in reviewing treatment plans to assure that a patient’s dietary needs are being met.
Prepares and serves substitute foods to patients who refuse foods served.