Part Time Cook - Mental Health 115

Telecare Corporation•Oakland, CA

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About The Position

The Cook prepares, cooks, and serves food to clients at Gladman, a 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults 18 and older. Duties include preparing a range of foods, including meat, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts, as well as meals for special therapeutic diets. The role reviews menus, work orders, and recipes; coordinates cooking schedules; and monitors food deliveries, storage, sanitation, and waste. In the Dietary Supervisor’s absence, the Cook directly supervises dietary staff in equipment care, food storage, housekeeping, and safety practices. This is a part-time position with AM or PM shifts available, each scheduled Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday. The AM shift is 5:30 AM–2:00 PM; the PM shift is 11:00 AM–7:30 PM. Expected starting wage is $23.00; starting pay may reflect relevant experience above the minimum requirements, and geographic differentials apply. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and requires union membership upon hire. Applicants must be fingerprinted and cleared by the Criminal Justice Department.

Requirements

Two years of experience in food production and knowledge of therapeutic diets.
High school graduation or a GED equivalent.
Experience using institutional kitchen equipment, including 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve food, including meat, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts.
Review menus, work orders, and recipes to determine the type and quantity of meals to prepare.
Participate in and supervise food preparation activities, including washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning.
Direct collection and assembly of food items from storage during food preparation.
Prepare food for special therapeutic diets and collaborate with the Dietary Supervisor about regular and modified diets.
Receive and monitor food deliveries against requisitions and invoices, and take steps to avoid food waste.
In the Dietary Supervisor’s absence, directly supervise dietary staff in the use, care, and maintenance of equipment, food storage, housekeeping, and safety standards.
Ensure adherence to the cleaning and maintenance program and maintain sanitary conditions in food areas and equipment.
Demonstrate proper use of equipment and supplies and plan cooking schedules so food is ready at the specified time.
Participate as a team member by reporting observations and concerns, asking appropriate questions, and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Apply Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles to manage aggressive behavior.
Follow safety practices and universal precautions, complete assigned work on time, attend assigned in-service education, and dress professionally.
Represent Telecare professionally and respectfully in interactions with clients, families, governmental agencies, colleagues, and the community.
Follow policies associated with attendance.