Cook at Promises Behavioral Health, LLC

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Equipment Operation, Food Preparation, Kitchen Sanitation, HACCP Guidelines, OSHA Regulations, Client Relations, Confidentiality, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Decision Making, CPR, First Aid

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary The Cook prepares and serves quality meals to clients in our mental health, rehabilitation or treatment facilities, while adhering to dietary needs. Primary Duties & Responsibilities * Prepares daily meals within established menu parameters * Serves daily meals to clients * Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils as required * Maintains kitchen sanitation, including sweeping and mopping of floors each shift * Maintains "clean as you go" policy within work areas * Adheres to established HACCP guidelines. * Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Intermediate level of culinary equipment operation skills required * Knowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to food preparation and storage, use of kitchen utensils, and clean up materials used in a kitchen * Ability to identify the needs/concerns of clients, and determine potential solutions, resolve, or redirect as appropriate is required * Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information such as client care, medical-related information, or finances is required * Intermediate oral/written communication and decision-making skills required * Basic understanding of addiction/recovery and/or willingness to learn, required Job Qualifications and Requirements Education: * High School Diploma or GED * Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, preferred Experience: 1. 2+ years' experience cooking in a restaurant/hotel or similar setting required 2. Experience in Healthcare Food Services preferred 3. CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment. Applicable State Requirements 1. Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening, fingerprinting, drug testing, health screening, driving, insurance, CPR/Basic First Aid and license/credential verifications 2. Current and valid Food Handlers Certification, required Physical Requirements of Position * Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly * Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information * Repetitive motion: Frequent and regular use of the wrists, hands, and fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands * Seeing: Visual acuteness necessary for the proper preparation of meals * Physical: Constant standing and walking; occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.; occasional kneeling, stooping, and bending at the waist; occasional climbing stairs and balancing.

Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving quality meals to clients in mental health and rehabilitation facilities while adhering to dietary needs. Additional duties include maintaining kitchen sanitation, washing utensils, and following HACCP guidelines.