Cook

American Behavioral Health Systems Inc • Chehalis, WA

45d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide food preparation service and assistance as needed by the Food Services Department.

Requirements

• At least one year experience in institutional cooking.
• Must have a current Food Handlers card.
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift, and walk.
• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, and walk.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hands to fingers.
• Cooks will be required to obtain an Agency Affiliated Credential through the Department of Health.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred knowledge in an institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Must have a current Food Handlers card and a copy must be in the employee file.
• Prepare well balanced meals.
• Cook and prepare food as needed. Willingness to work along side other kitchen staff.
• Consult with other treatment service staff, as necessary, concerning client services.
• Maintain a high degree of cleanliness and order in the kitchen, dining and storage areas.
• Maintain a high degree of self-cleanliness.
• Understand need for personal hygiene and the wearing of clean uniforms.
• Be able to understand portion control.
• Keep a running inventory of food and other kitchen supplies with an order for replacement ready once a week on the scheduled day.
• Follow special diet needs of clients as documented by care team and nurse.
• Must be able to take written and/or verbal orders and perform other duties assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responds to the directives of the supervisor and management staff in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Assures that all ABHS’ clients’ needs are met with dignity and respect and in a timely manner.
• Makes decisions based on the welfare of the client, the success of the team, and the quality and integrity of the program.
• Understands and facilitates federal confidentiality laws, 42 CFR, and protects client confidentiality/anonymity, and assures no information is shared without proper authorization.
• Ensures compliance to contractual obligations, ABHS policies, and State statues (WACs).
• Cooks will be required to obtain an Agency Affiliated Credential through the Department of Health.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Employee/Spouse Life, Employee/Spouse AD&D Child Life/AD&D.
• 85% of employees monthly medical premiums covered by ABHS.
• Cost of living adjustments effective July 1st, every year after 1st year of employment.
• Longevity Bonus payable on your anniversary date.
• Employee referral program.
• 401(k) program with up to 4% match after 1 year. Employees can enroll as early as the 1st of the month after 2 months in a ROTH IRA or 401(k) plan.
• Student Loan Reimbursement up to $75,000 for the following professions: Licensed clinical psychologist, Licensed mental health counselor, Licensed practical nurse, Nurse practitioner, Registered nurse, Substance use disorder professionals.
• Vacation & Sick pay buyback.
• 100% licensure reimbursement for all required licenses for employees designated position.
• Employee Assistance Program free to all employees.
• Apprenticeship Program.
• Shared leave program.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 1 Personal Day.
• 2 weeks paid new employee orientation training.
• Employees begin earning vacation leave based on hours worked, immediately upon hire, and percentages of hours increase with longevity.
• Employees receive 1.5 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked from date of hire, eligible to use after 90th day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED