Cook - Evenings

About the role

Your Work Matters
How will you make a difference?
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Cook at Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH). In this role, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets within The Joint Commission, CMS, state, and OSHA standards and regulations. Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
Sometimes serve food
Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
Handle and store ingredients and food
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff
• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
• Serve food occasionally
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma preferred
• Experience: Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in quantity cooking, a basic knowledge of modified diets; training in food service sanitation and possession of food service food handler’s permit as required; experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils; and some prior kitchen supervisory experience helpful

Qualifications

• Crisis prevention/management training within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in a restraining procedure
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime

Skills

• Compassion
• Dedication
• Attention to detail
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare meals
• Handling of kitchen equipment and utensils

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

Pay

The expected compensation range is $20.50 - $22.50 hourly.

Schedule

Full-time role.

What sets us apart

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer

Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Hendricks Behavioral Hospital.

Compensation

This is a full-time role and the expected compensation range is $20.50 - $22.50 hourly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.