Dietary Cook : Full-Time
About The Position
Valley Hope of Grapevine is seeking a Dietary Cook to join its team at a residential and/or outpatient addiction treatment facility. Valley Hope’s mission is to restore lives affected by addiction and support lifelong recovery, guided by the values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment. The Dietary Cook supports the preparation and service of daily meals and snacks, including meals for patients with special diets ordered by the nursing department. The role maintains safe food-handling and hygiene practices, follows menus and recipes, adjusts quantities as the patient census changes, and ensures food is stored and served appropriately. The position also includes dishwashing, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas and equipment, providing food service to patients, staff, and visitors, and participating in required meetings and training.
Requirements
- Food Permit/Handler's Card, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of job or training experience in a dietary setting.
- Specialized training in food preparation.
Responsibilities
- Maintain safe food-handling practices in kitchen and dining areas, including hand hygiene, prevention of cross-contamination, temperature checks, and timely documentation.
- Prepare or support preparation of daily meals according to weekly menus, recipes, or supervisor instructions, adjusting recipes as needed for changes in census.
- Prepare or support preparation of meals and snacks that meet special diet needs ordered by the nursing department.
- Serve food to patients, units, programs, visitors, and staff in a pleasant manner.
- Store food items according to established guidelines and applicable state regulations.
- Wash dishes and sanitize items used in meal preparation and service.
- Provide safety and hygiene instruction to patients assigned to dishwashing or cleanup duties.
- Complete cleaning and sanitizing tasks according to schedules, including cleaning kitchen surfaces, appliances, and equipment.
- Follow safety guidelines when using appliances, utensils, and commercial kitchen equipment.
- Report safety hazards to management.
- Remove trash, boxes, used grease, and other materials to appropriate containers in a timely manner.
- Follow Valley Hope philosophies, policies, and procedures, as well as requirements of other regulating bodies.
- Participate in assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training.
- Communicate professionally and tactfully with patients, coworkers, management, clients, and vendors, treating them with respect and consideration.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, with Valley Hope paying up to 85% of premiums.
- Dental and vision plans at competitive rates.
- Up to 22 days of paid time off, based on position and tenure.
- Eight paid holidays, including a personal day.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance.
- Student loan repayment support.
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer.
- HSA and FSA options.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
