Cook

Job Description

As our Cook, you will have the opportunity to touch the lives of people who truly need your help. You will be able to use your culinary knowledge to create meals that help heal those in need. If you are looking for a career where your artistry and skill set really makes a difference, look no further. .

• Work with the facility’s clinical nutritionist and dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from the Nursing Department.
• Assist the Director of Dietary Services in reviewing treatment plans to assure that patient’s dietary needs are being met.
• Prepare and serve patients nutritional snacks

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or 8th grade completion
• 2 years prior experience in a related food service position.
• Knowledge of industry standards as related to the position of healthcare facility cook.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/