Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Flexible Schedule
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Telecare is a committed organization dedicated to delivering excellent and effective behavioral health services that support individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. The organization is deeply rooted in values of cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion. Telecare embraces a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds including mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and people of all belief systems. The organization operates several facilities including the Garfield Neurobehavioral Center, a 56-bed Skilled Nursing Facility specialized in providing medical, nursing, and rehabilitative services to adults primarily aged 18 to 64 with neurobehavioral and mental illnesses. Telecare's... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Two years of experience in food production
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience with institutional kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of nutritional principles in diet preparation
- CPR, CPI and First Aid certification on or within 60 days of employment
- Successful completion of post-offer physical examination
- Successful 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis
- Acceptable criminal background clearances
- Compliance with excluded party sanctions
- Verification of degree or license
- Willingness to work with disabled adults
Job Qualifications
- Two years of experience in food production and knowledge of therapeutic diets
- High school graduation or GED equivalent
- Experience in the use of institutional kitchen equipment such as steam tables, stoves, refrigerators and freezers
- Knowledge of nutritional principles for regular and therapeutic diets
- CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified or ability to obtain certification within 60 days
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Willingness to work with disabled adults
Job Duties
- Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
- Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures
- Creates menus and orders necessary food supplies to accommodate a variety of dietary requests
- Participates in and supervises food preparation activities including washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning
- Prepares food for special therapeutic diets
- Receives and monitors food deliveries against requisitions and invoices
- Takes active steps to avoid food waste
- Responsible for the efficient running of the dietary program
- Ensures that cleaning and maintenance programs are consistently adhered to
- Collaborates with the Nursing Department regarding regular and modified diet preparation
- Demonstrates knowledge of CPI principles and manages aggressive behavior using CPI concepts
- Plans and facilitates cooking schedules to ensure food is ready on time
- Monitors food storage, refrigeration and related equipment to maintain sanitary conditions
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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