Cook (Full Time)

Pyramid Healthcare•Pittsburgh, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Requirements

Previous food preparation experience preferred.
Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and the ability to operate kitchen equipment preferred.
Serv-Safe certification or be willing to obtain upon hire.
Ability to read and write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Good communication skills and ability to effectively interact with others.
Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
Ability to handle a crisis or risk situation and react appropriately.

Responsibilities

Prepares, cooks and serves food in accordance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Prepares high-quality food according to standardized menus and recipes to meet production needs and meal service schedules.
Maintains an organized, clean and safe environment in the kitchen at all times.
Complies with food safety standards and guidelines during all phases of food handling.
Adheres to portion control by using standardized recipes and proper utensils for measurement.
Accurately determines quantities of food to be prepared.
Prepares meals that meet the needs of clients with diet restrictions.
Completes all required documentation including but not limited to food and equipment temperature logs.
Washes and sanitizes dishes, utensils and equipment, and returns to proper storage areas as requested.
Performs daily and/or scheduled cleaning tasks as assigned.
Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures; reports needed maintenance and faulty equipment to supervisor immediately.
Assists in assuring the proper receiving, rotating and storage of food and supplies.
Maintains excellent customer service and resolves client concerns in a professional manner.
Promptly reports workplace accidents, injuries, incidents, or illnesses.
Completes required trainings and mandatory training hours.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.