Facility Cook

Folsom, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $20.00 - $24.50

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

competitive pay

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

paid sick days

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Life insurance

accident insurance

Job Description

Sierra Health and Wellness is a reputable network of leading behavioral health and rehabilitation centers based in California. The organization specializes in providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment to adults and families struggling with addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines, and other addictive substances. Sierra Health and Wellness is committed to restoring families, relationships, and self-worth by transforming character and helping individuals reclaim their lives from substance abuse and mental health issues. The company upholds high standards of care and offers a supportive environment for recovery. As an equal opportunity employer, Sierra Health and Wellness ensures non-discrimination based on a wide array of protected categories, fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace culture. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/.

Our Orangevale, CA facility is a brand new 15-bed inpatient mental health center providing specialized and personalized care to voluntary clients. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to deliver holistic treatment plans tailored to individual needs, fostering both physical and emotional healing. We are currently seeking a full-time Facility Cook to join our team and play a key role in supporting the health and wellness of our clients and staff.

The Facility Cook at Sierra Health and Wellness plays a vital role in preparing balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals aligned with clients' dietary needs and restrictions. This role requires a passion for food preparation, an understanding of dietary requirements, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and compliant kitchen environment. The Facility Cook collaborates closely with our healthcare and wellness teams to develop weekly menus that promote health while adhering to budgetary considerations and ingredient availability. Responsibilities include ensuring all meals meet food safety standards, monitoring kitchen supplies, minimizing waste, and maintaining sanitation standards in accordance with California regulations. The position also involves securing kitchen tools safely and practicing proper food storage and handling procedures.

We offer competitive pay ranging from $20.00 to $24.50 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance options, 401K with company match, and employer-paid life and accident insurance. Training for CPR and First Aid is provided upon hire. Successful candidates must possess a California Food Handler's Card and demonstrate basic math and computer skills. We value candidates with prior kitchen experience and a commitment to client-centered service. Join us in making a difference for individuals seeking recovery and wellness in our supportive community.

Job Requirements

Must have the ability to read, write, and perform basic math skills
knowledge of special dietary needs and restrictions
must have basic computer skills including the ability to review, write, and read emails
must have California Food Handler's Card
CPR/First Aid training (obtained upon hire)

Job Qualifications

Possess a high school diploma or a GED
two to five years of kitchen experience
CPR/First Aid knowledge
valid driver's license
ability to read, write, and perform basic math skills
knowledge of special dietary needs and restrictions
basic computer skills including the ability to review, write, and read emails
must have California Food Handler's Card

Job Duties

Prepares balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals for clients in accordance with dietary guidelines, ensuring special dietary needs and restrictions are accommodated
collaborates with the team to help create weekly menus that promote health, while considering budgetary constraints and available ingredients
maintains a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment by following all food safety, health, and sanitation protocols in compliance with state and local regulations including but not limited to checking temperatures in all refrigerators/freezers where client food is stored
monitors kitchen supplies, ingredients, and equipment, and supports ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste
shows creativity in meal preparation and presentation
interacts professionally and respectfully with clients and team members
secures kitchen tools/knives properly and safely
follows Food Handler's regulations for proper food preparation, temperatures and cooking times
engages in proper and safe food storage after each meal and dates the items
other duties as assigned