On Call Cook - Mental Health 115

LC0115-Gladman MHRC•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The Cook prepares, cooks, and serves food to clients at Gladman, a licensed 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults age 18 and older. Duties include preparing a range of foods, including meats, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts, as well as food for special therapeutic diets. The Cook reviews menus, work orders, and recipes; organizes food preparation and cooking schedules; monitors deliveries and food storage; and helps ensure food safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance. In the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, the Cook directly supervises dietary staff in equipment care, food storage, housekeeping, and safety standards. This is an on-call position with shifts and days varying as needed. The expected starting wage is $23.00; the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Pay ranges may vary by geographic location, and starting pay may reflect relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The role requires working with disabled adults and obtaining fingerprint clearance from the Criminal Justice Department.

Requirements

Two years of experience in food production.
Knowledge of therapeutic diets.
High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Experience using institutional kitchen equipment, such as steam tables, stoves, refrigerators, and freezers.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Willingness to work with disabled adults.
Fingerprinting and clearance from the Criminal Justice Department.
Ability to meet the physical requirements described in the position's physical requirements attachment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and serve food to clients, including meats, 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 washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning food.
Direct the collection and assembly of food items from storage during food preparation.
Prepare food for special therapeutic diets and collaborate with the Dietary Supervisor on regular and modified diets.
Receive and monitor food deliveries against requisitions and invoices.
Take steps to avoid food waste.
In the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, directly supervise dietary staff in equipment use and care, food storage, housekeeping, and safety standards.
Ensure the cleaning and maintenance program is consistently followed.
Plan and facilitate cooking schedules so food is ready at the specified time.
Use equipment and supplies properly and demonstrate knowledge of their safe use.
Monitor food items, storage rooms, refrigerators, and other equipment to ensure sanitary conditions.
Follow safety procedures and practice universal precautions.
Participate as a team member by reporting observations and concerns, asking appropriate questions, and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Demonstrate knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and use PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.
Complete tasks and assignments, meet deadlines, follow attendance policies, and attend assigned in-service education classes.
Represent Telecare professionally and respectfully in interactions with clients, families, governmental agencies, coworkers, and the community.
Dress appropriately and professionally.