DIETARY COOK

UHS•Reno, NV

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Willow Springs Center has an opening for a full time Dietary Cook. Schedule available: 11:30am-8:30pm TUES/WEDS OFF (This position includes occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays. This positions also provides coverage for team vacations.) The purpose of this position is to support the efforts of the dietary department in the preparation of food for patients, staff and visitors. This position participates in ordering, planning, prepping, cooking, inventory management, staff oversight, sanitation and general cleaning. The job duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Operates kitchen equipment: can demonstrate methods of sanitary food preparation, cooking, and baking. Demonstrates and takes personal ownership in the success of the Dietary Department and Willow Springs Center. Serves as a role model for the behavior that is expected of dietary staff at Willow Springs Center. Cleans and maintains all kitchen appliances, reports issues or concerns to Manager and/or Lead who are to notify Plant Operations for repair as needed. Works with Department Manager and Lead to learn menu items, meal preparation, departmental organization and staff safety. At Willow Springs Center, we seek high performing, compassionate professionals dedicated to impacting the lives of youth ages 6 to 17 years. If you have a desire to make a difference through the work that you do, Willow Springs may be the place for you. Located in the heart of the Sierras, Reno, Nevada provides a destination location where employees can live, work and play. The location itself is a benefit; not to mention Nevada has no state income tax. Working at Willow Springs Center means building a career that is dynamic and satisfying; having the opportunity to work and learn from some of Nevada's leading mental health professionals; and being a part of something meaningful that changes the world, one child at a time. Work at Willow Springs Center is a life path.

Requirements

High School or equivalent preferred.
One (1) year of demonstrated responsible food service experience preparing bulk meals.
ServSafe certification acquired within 30 days of hire.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements may be considered.

Responsibilities

Support the efforts of the dietary department in the preparation of food for patients, staff and visitors.
Participate in ordering, planning, prepping, cooking, inventory management, staff oversight, sanitation and general cleaning.
Operate kitchen equipment and demonstrate methods of sanitary food preparation, cooking, and baking.
Demonstrate and take personal ownership in the success of the Dietary Department and Willow Springs Center.
Serve as a role model for the behavior that is expected of dietary staff at Willow Springs Center.
Clean and maintain all kitchen appliances, report issues or concerns to Manager and/or Lead who are to notify Plant Operations for repair as needed.
Work with Department Manager and Lead to learn menu items, meal preparation, departmental organization and staff safety.