Cook - Behavioral Health Facility

Sound Agency•Seattle, WA

16d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Opportunities abound at SOUND SOUND Behavioral Health is growing, and we are hiring an experienced cook to prepare meals for our clients at our residential facility in the Fremont neighborhood! SOUND is one of King County's most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area's most vulnerable populations. A central tenet of our work is Reaching Recovery, an evidence-based clinical care model. Sound team members are focused on demonstrating compassion, patience, and understanding when treating clients. We believe in and advocate for Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion for our team and clients. Schedule: This is a full-time position. Location: 3515 Woodland Park Ave N Seattle, Washington 98103 United States

Requirements

Ability to work with individuals with a mental disability.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Good communication skills.
Flexible to change.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Demonstrate initiative and be willing to learn new skills.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Must be able to obtain Food Handler's permit within 30 days of employment.
Must be able to obtain CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
Must successfully pass criminal background checks.
The individual will be required to work in a kitchen and dining room, serving food and cleaning as needed.
The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

One year of food service experience (to include cooking) in an institutional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced meals twice per day for consumers and team member, following health and safety regulations.
Prepares and supplies food to remote sites for consumers and team member, following safety and health regulations.
Monitors food portions.
Follows recipe cards to prepare meals, increasing or decreasing quantities as necessary.
Prepares special menus based on consumer medical needs as directed by Kitchen Supervisor.
Prepares food for special company events as directed by Kitchen Supervisor.
Cleans kitchen as necessary during the work day.
Works with consumers in a rehabilitative mode in the absence of Kitchen Supervisor.
Participates in team member meetings, individual supervision and assigned committees, as required.
Participates in at least 24 hours of continuing education on an annual basis.
Maintains ethical and competent consumer and peer relationships in the delivery of service.
Complies with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations, and Sound policies and procedures.
Performs all job duties in accordance with OSHA and company-designated safety and health regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

All Team Members at Sound working 40 hours per week will be eligible for the following benefits:
100% Paid Medical & Dental Insurance
Full time Team Member and child(ren) coverage until child's 26th birthday
Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available (team member pays full cost)
Paid Life Insurance 2x annual salary + additional $25,000
Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary)
100% premiums paid by Sound
18 Days of Paid Rest and Relaxation (Vacation) - beginning first year
12 Days of Paid Sick Leave
9 Days of Paid Holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care (limited) and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) The Standard
Sound retirement plan: 401(k) plan (organization contribution) - Sound contributes 3% to team members plan even if you don't.
Team members are 100% vested; team members may contribute to their own plan
Paid Training
Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Free Supervision Hours - Washington State Licensure
Service Award - at 5,10,15,20 & 25 years of service