Cook - NEW Crisis Receiving Center
About The Position
The Cook supports meal planning and preparation for consumers residing in Horizon’s Detox Unit, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and Recovery House. The role includes ordering and restocking food, beverages, and kitchen supplies; ensuring meals meet Horizon’s quality standards and applicable food safety requirements; serving customers; and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area. The position is based at a new building with a professional kitchen workspace in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Cook may need to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, and may travel to different Horizon work sites during the day or provide administrative support at other locations as operational needs require.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to those of a high school graduate.
- An equivalent combination of training and personal experience that provides the needed knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Knowledge of food preparation best practices, cooking techniques, and sanitation standards.
- Knowledge of food safety principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature, including compliance with Virginia Health Department regulations.
- Knowledge of daily dietary requirements for individuals in recovery to ensure meals are healthy and nutritious.
- Effective communication skills to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Availability to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.
- Ability to drive and a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relationships with customers and coworkers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in institutional foodservice and menu planning.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning meals.
- Order and restock food, beverages, and kitchen supplies.
- Prepare and provide meals for consumers in the Detox Unit, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and Recovery House.
- Ensure food meets Horizon’s quality standards and relevant food safety and health department requirements.
- Serve customers and provide excellent customer service.
- Maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.
- Travel to other Horizon work sites or provide administrative support at other locations as operational needs require.
Benefits
- High-quality benefits and healthcare coverage options.
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation.
- Life, health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Generous annual leave, separate sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Annual wellness programs.
- Clinical student loan repayment eligibility at approved clinical sites.
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
- Discounts at some local universities for continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
