Cook

Promises Behavioral Health, LLC • College Station, TX

14d

About The Position

The Cook prepares and serves quality meals to clients in our mental health, rehabilitation or treatment facilities, while adhering to dietary needs.

Requirements

• Intermediate level of culinary equipment operation skills required
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to food preparation and storage, use of kitchen utensils, and clean up materials used in a kitchen
• Ability to identify the needs/concerns of clients, and determine potential solutions, resolve, or redirect as appropriate is required
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information such as client care, medical-related information, or finances is required
• Intermediate oral/written communication and decision-making skills required
• Basic understanding of addiction/recovery and/or willingness to learn, required
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years' experience cooking in a restaurant/hotel or similar setting required
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.
• Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening, fingerprinting, drug testing, health screening, driving, insurance, CPR/Basic First Aid and license/credential verifications
• Current and valid Food Handlers Certification, required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, preferred
• Experience in Healthcare Food Services preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily meals within established menu parameters
• Serves daily meals to clients
• Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils as required
• Maintains kitchen sanitation, including sweeping and mopping of floors each shift
• Maintains "clean as you go" policy within work areas
• Adheres to established HACCP guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees