Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Work Schedule

On-call
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Healthcare spending account
Life insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
PTO plan with holiday premium pay

Job Description

Our organization is a reputable healthcare facility specializing in providing compassionate and comprehensive dietary services tailored to meet the nutritional needs of patients, staff, and guests. As a dedicated healthcare provider, we emphasize maintaining high standards of care, hygiene, and customer service. We operate in a psychiatric hospital environment, focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere for both our patients and team members. The dietary services department plays a critical role in enhancing patient recovery and wellbeing through nutritious meal preparation and timely food delivery. Our team is committed to professionalism, ethics, and exemplary customer service to ensure a positive dining experience for all individuals within our care.

We are currently seeking a Line Cook to join our team on an on-call basis. This position offers a competitive pay range of $23.00 to $27.00 per hour. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and assembling quality meals and snacks, adhering to strict timelines, and maintaining food safety standards. The Line Cook will support the dietary services by organizing meal deliveries to patient areas, ensuring accurate food labeling, and upholding kitchen cleanliness and hygiene. Working in a dynamic and sometimes fast-paced environment, the Line Cook interacts respectfully with behavioral health patients and staff, reinforcing the organization’s dedication to courteous and effective service. This role demands flexibility in scheduling, strong teamwork abilities, and the capacity to operate independently while handling various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. The Position requires compliance with food safety regulations and a great attitude towards continuous professional development to sustain high-quality dietary services.

Job Requirements

  • Maintain an excellent attendance record
  • Comfortable working in a psychiatric hospital environment
  • Food Safety Handler Card required within 30 days of employment
  • Able to work day, weekend or evening shifts upon 48-hour notice
  • Available for on-call shifts
  • Willing to be flexible in job assignments to meet patient care needs
  • Work well in a team environment

Job Qualifications

  • High School degree or equivalent
  • Prefer food service experience in a treatment center, health care or treatment center setting
  • Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic
  • Experience in consistently meeting deadlines
  • Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers
  • Knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation
  • Must be able to work independently, in a result restricted physical environment for extended periods of time
  • Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times
  • Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
  • Organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks
  • Able to read, write and communicate in English
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good judgment

Job Duties

  • Assemble and prepare food and snacks as directed
  • Prepares and serves meals for patients, employees and guests
  • Organize and deliver prepared food to patient areas
  • Properly process, store, and prepare food on a tight timeline
  • Maintain high level of kitchen sanitation related to food preparation, dish room activities and employee’s personal hygiene
  • Consistent documentation of food labeling, dating and kitchen procedures
  • Serve behavioral health patients and staff with a friendly and helpful demeanor at all times

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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