Cook - Temporary
About The Position
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. 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 our Waypoint location. This is a temporary role expected to last through August.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months of related kitchen and cooking experience and/or training or the equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Must have or be able to obtain Food Handler's permit
- Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
- Candidates must complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Must arrive for fit testing clean shaven around the sealing surface of the mask.
- Must have nothing to eat or drink other than plain water for 20 minutes prior to the appointment.
- Must not have smoked, vaped, or chewed gum for 20 minutes prior to the appointment.
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
- 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 to 4% of compensation
- Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
- Financial incentives to further employee education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
