Cook

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Merrillville, IN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services, providing care across the nation to more than 35,000 patients daily. The company's mission is to remove barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities through comprehensive treatment. As a Cook, you will collaborate with a Registered Dietician to coordinate, plan, and prepare daily meals and snacks for all clients/patients, ensuring quality standards are met in accordance with dietician-approved menus.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, equivalent or verifiable work experience in lieu of education
• CPR/MANDT certification – training provided locally and updated as required.

Nice To Haves

• Institutional cooking experience of 1-3 years preferred.
• Food handler or SERV Safe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and garnish food for clients/patients following dietician approved menus and standardized recipes.
• Meet or exceed quality standards through periodic tasting for palatability and consistency, cooking/serving temperatures, and visual inspection.
• Follow appropriate menu and production guide for food.
• Exhibit basic skills in food preparation and equipment utilization/safety, organization, and planning of production to meet menu demands.
• Maintain food temperatures through entire preparation cycle.
• Use food-handling techniques as set in company and/or departmental policies and procedures.
• Store unused food items (labeling and dating).
• Report needed repairs and/or supplies to manager.
• Clean all worktables, ovens, fryers, grills, refrigerators, and stovetops following the posted cleaning schedule.
• Assure that the dietary department meets Joint Commission/CARF accreditation standards, state regulatory requirements, and other regulations as required.
• Follow strict sanitation guidelines set up by the state health department.
• Comply with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting program operations, patient safety, and team needs as assigned which could include serving meals, conducting searches, observing drug screens, facilitating phone calls, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits package
• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Opportunities for professional growth
• 401k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees