Cook

Lifeline Connections • Vancouver, WA

89d • $21 - $23

About The Position

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.

Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.

Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.

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MAJOR DUTIES: THE COOK WORKS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE FOOD SERVICES SUPERVISOR. THIS POSITION HAS THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO PREPARE AND SERVE MEALS TO CLIENTS AND STAFF. THIS POSITION IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE TO HELP MAINTAIN THE OVERALL CLEANLINESS OF THE KITCHEN. IN FULFILLING THESE DUTIES, THE INCUMBENT PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING DUTIES INDEPENDENTLY:

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years experience in the food services industry preferred; preferably in an institutional or healthcare environment
• Unencumbered Driver’s License, with the ability to become an approved driver for the agency
• Current Food Handlers Card
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Great attendance
• Ability to work well with others

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals including stocking snacks
• Deliver meals and stock supplies primarily at the Crisis Wellness Center
• Daily cleanup of the kitchen and service areas including stove top, oven, refrigerators and freezer, mixer, slicer, floor, dish washing, pots and pans, garbage and recyclables
• Perform deep cleaning at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the department manager
• Oversee food inventory by monitoring proper food temperature, rotating and storing food properly
• Request additional supplies as necessary and help check in orders upon arrival
• Cross train in all kitchen environments of Lifeline Connections
• Maintain good health habits (washing hands often, etc.)
• Open and/or lock up according to outlined procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as: employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
• Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
• There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED