Cook - Evenings
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Cook at Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH). In this role, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets within The Joint Commission, CMS, state, and OSHA standards and regulations. Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods Present, garnish and arrange final dishes Occasionally serve food Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes Handle and store ingredients and food Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma preferred.
- At least two (2) years’ experience in quantity cooking.
- Basic knowledge of modified diets.
- Training in food service sanitation and possession of food service food handler’s permit as required.
- Experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Crisis prevention/management training within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.
Nice To Haves
- Some prior kitchen supervisory experience helpful.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets within The Joint Commission, CMS, state, and OSHA standards and regulations.
- Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
- Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
- Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods.
- Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
- Occasionally serve food.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes.
- Handle and store ingredients and food.
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Cafeteria on site
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
