Residential Cook

Merakey • Chippewa Township, PA

3d

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Residential Cook for its Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania location. The Cook prepares meals in accordance with the LTSR Resident Daily Schedule, creates grocery shopping lists through routine inventory, and uses community and LTSR-provided vendors to purchase food cost-effectively and efficiently. The position also involves preparing food for unscheduled workdays and packing, disposing of, and storing food according to policy and regulatory guidelines.

The Cook applies knowledge and experience in quantity food production and preparation, maintains a clean and sanitary work area, follows safe food-handling techniques, and interacts with residents who have mental illness. The listed pay is $18.50 per hour with selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified food handler through the Department of Health (ServSafe), or eligible for certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• All clearances required by OMHSAS.

Nice To Haves

• One year of cooking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with the LTSR Resident Daily Schedule.
• Prepare grocery shopping lists through routine inventory.
• Use community and LTSR-provided vendors to purchase food items cost-effectively and efficiently.
• Conduct food preparation for unscheduled workdays.
• Pack, dispose of, and store food according to policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Apply quantity food production and preparation practices.
• Clean and sanitize the work area and use safe food-handling techniques.
• Interact with residents who have mental illness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options.
• DailyPay access to earned pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED