Full job description

Sierra Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.

Our brand new, 15-bed, mental health facility is located in Orangevale, Ca. Our inpatient facility serves voluntary clients who receive specialized and personal care from our staff.

Position Open:

• Full-time

Benefits For Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive pay
• 10 days paid vacation
• 5 holidays/ 5 sick days per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (eligible after 60 days)
• 401K with a company match of up to 3% (eligible after 1 year & 1,000 hours)
• Employer paid life Insurance & accident insurance (eligible after 60 days)

Job Description:

The Facility Cook role will be responsible for providing meals for the clients and live-in staff while maintaining kitchen compliance by following the policies and procedures of Sierra Health and Wellness LLC and governing agencies. The Facility Cook will also maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized environment to ensure facilities are well stocked, organized, and sanitary.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

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)

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