Cook

About the role

High Point Plymouth Inpatient Campus offers a Full Time or Part Time shift on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 6am-2pm or 10:30am-7pm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
• Report to the Kitchen Manager any changes or needs which can better assist the running of the kitchen
• Monitor dietary aides to insure they are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and appliances are in safe working conditions
• Practice appropriate hygiene activities including proper hand-washing procedures, wearing hair net and gloves and adheres to all sanitary standards
• Avoids unsafe practices in the kitchen area including turning off appliances, stove, etc., locking up knives, cabinets and doors when not in use
• Ensures proper labeling, rotating and disposing of all food
• Completes refrigerator/freezer temperature logs daily and immediately addresses any issues
• Identifies patients with dietary needs/restrictions and provides alternative meals as needed
• Serves food to patients in a timely and respectful manner

Requirements

• Must present as courteous and professional at all times
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
• Proficient and knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPHAO's electronic medical records
• The ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner
• An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs
• An understanding of boundaries and ethics
• Complies with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations and HIPAA Regulations
• Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program
• Maintains all health screenings as mandated by licensing agencies; Obtain and maintain Safe Serv and Allergen Awareness certification within 6 months of employment
• Attends all other training deemed necessary by the Program/Kitchen Manager

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, preferred
• Prior kitchen/cooking experience required