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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $21.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Challenging work environment
competitive compensation
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan

Job Description

Spring Mountain Treatment Center, a division of Spring Mountain Behavioral Services, is a well-established mental health facility located in Las Vegas. Since its inception in 2001, it has been dedicated to providing specialized mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults facing behavioral health and addiction challenges. With a commitment to offering compassionate care, the facility operates a 110-bed inpatient center that focuses on acute crisis stabilization, providing a safe and therapeutic environment to support patient recovery and well-being. The center also offers outpatient programs specializing in adolescent care and senior adult services through its secondary location, Spring... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
  • Current food handler's card
  • Two years experience in kitchen preferably in psychiatric/patient care setting
  • Ability to maintain clean and safe work environment
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand for long periods
  • Successful completion of background check including criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and fingerprint check
  • Successful drug screening

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required
  • Current food handler's card
  • Minimum two years' experience in the kitchen, in a psychiatric/patient care setting preferred
  • Must consistently maintain a safe and clean working environment
  • Ability to assess food and supply items relative to daily scheduled menus and special events
  • Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
  • Successful completion of new employee orientation
  • Must successfully pass background check and drug screen

Job Duties

  • Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups to be prepared
  • Plans cooking schedule in conjunction with supervisor and/or dietitian to ensure that food will be ready at specified times
  • Confers with dietitian/supervisor regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers
  • Prepares or supervises washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning of food items for each meal
  • Maintains cooking area in a clean, neat and orderly manner
  • Provides assistance on the line such as tray set-up, salad preparation, etc.
  • Serves meals in pleasant manner
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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