On Call Cook - Mental Health 115

Telecare Corporation•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The Cook prepares, cooks, and serves food to clients at Gladman, a licensed 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults aged 18 and older. Food preparation includes seasoning and cooking meat, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts. This is an on-call position with shifts and days varying as needed. The expected starting wage is $23.00; pay is subject to geographic differentials and is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. The Cook reviews menus, work orders, and recipes; prepares regular and therapeutic meals; monitors food deliveries, storage, sanitation, and equipment; and supports dietary staff. In the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, the Cook directly supervises dietary staff in equipment use and care, food storage, housekeeping, and safety standards. The role requires collaboration with the Dietary Supervisor and team members, adherence to safety and attendance policies, and professional interactions with clients, families, coworkers, and the community.

Requirements

Two years of experience in food production.
Knowledge of therapeutic diets.
High school graduation or a GED equivalent.
Experience using institutional kitchen equipment such as steam tables, stoves, refrigerators, and freezers.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Willingness to work with disabled adults.
Must be fingerprinted and receive clearance from the Criminal Justice Department.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Telecare’s mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in interactions with clients, the public, and staff.
Perform work correctly and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Review menus, work orders, and recipes to determine the type and quantity of meals to prepare.
Participate in and supervise washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning food.
Direct the collection and assembly of food from storage areas during preparation.
Prepare food for special therapeutic diets.
Receive and monitor food deliveries against requisitions and invoices.
Take steps to avoid food waste.
In the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, directly supervise dietary staff in equipment use, care and maintenance, food storage, housekeeping, and safety standards.
Ensure the cleaning and maintenance program is consistently followed.
Participate as a team member by reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Confer and collaborate with the Dietary Supervisor regarding regular and modified diet preparation.
Demonstrate knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and use PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.
Demonstrate proper knowledge and use of equipment and supplies.
Plan and facilitate cooking schedules so food is ready at the specified time.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with team members, show concern for coworkers, and promote group morale.
Focus on assigned tasks and seek and implement improvements as needed.
Follow the safety program, monitor food and equipment for sanitary conditions, and practice universal precautions.
Interact professionally and respectfully with clients, families, governmental agencies, and the community.
Complete tasks and assignments by expected deadlines.
Follow attendance policies, attend assigned in-service education classes, and dress appropriately and professionally.