Cook - Bridges on- call

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE•Yakima, WA

8d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The main responsibility of a Cook is to plan and prepare nutritional meals for residents of the assigned inpatient facility. Cooks oversee the daily operation of the kitchen, including placing orders, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and following all food safety guidelines. This position is best suited to someone who is highly organized, able to work independently, and has previous kitchen experience. This position is at Bridges, our 16-bed adult evaluation and treatment facility. Schedule: As needed 7:00am - 6:00pm, any day of the week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Six months of related kitchen and cooking experience
Must have or be able to obtain Food Handler's permit
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare. Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

planning, preparing, & serving well-balanced meals for clients
coordinating with a dietary consultant on a regular basis to ensure clients’ nutritional needs are being met
cleaning and organizing kitchen area and all kitchen equipment, including requesting repairs or replacement as needed
strictly following all food safety rules to prevent cross-contamination and food-borne illness
preparing menus and ordering food & supplies
completing all required documentation regarding recipes, menus, food orders, meals served, special diets, etc.
coaching other staff on food preparation and work safety, as appropriate

Benefits

Training and Development
A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Innovative Program & Services
A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Financial incentives to further employee education
Equal Opportunity Employer