Dining Service Coordinator Cook

Ascension Recovery Services • Morgantown, WV

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About The Position

Camp Baer is seeking a dedicated Dining Service Coordinator / Cook to support its mission of providing quality, holistic behavioral health and substance use recovery services. The position contributes to clients’ well-being by preparing and serving nutritious meals that promote healing in a respectful, welcoming environment. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The role prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to dietary guidelines and client-specific needs; coordinates menu planning and food orders with the Dietitian; monitors and documents food, refrigerator, freezer, and water temperatures; and maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen. The coordinator also supports meal service and a welcoming dining atmosphere, reports observed changes in clients’ behavior or physical condition to the clinical team, and performs other food service or housekeeping duties as assigned.

This position works in a licensed behavioral health facility and requires adherence to confidentiality, infection control, food safety, and internal protocols. Weekend and holiday shifts may be needed. The work can involve stressful situations or emotionally challenging interactions with clients, as well as exposure to kitchen heat, noise, steam, and cleaning chemicals.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with compassion for clients in recovery.
• Comfort reading and following recipes, menus, and health and safety protocols.
• West Virginia Food Handler’s Permit and ServeSafe certification, or willingness to obtain both within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and push or pull food carts frequently.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, noise, steam, and cleaning chemicals in a kitchen environment.
• Must follow confidentiality and infection control protocols.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in institutional, healthcare, or residential food service.
• Familiarity with sanitation practices and dietary accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner in alignment with dietary guidelines and client-specific needs.
• Coordinate with the Dietitian to plan menus and order food based on census and dietary requirements.
• Monitor and document food, refrigerator, freezer, and water temperatures daily.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, including dishes, surfaces, floors, and storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with Oklahoma food safety regulations and internal protocols.
• Assist with meal service, table clearing, and fostering a supportive dining atmosphere.
• Report observed changes in client behavior or physical condition to the clinical team.
• Perform additional food service or housekeeping duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed