COOK

Cook

KeyStone Center, located in Chester, Pennsylvania, offers substance use disorder and dual diagnosis treatment for adults. We are located five miles south of the Philadelphia Airport, making our facility an easy location to travel to and from, for out-of-state treatment options and visitors. The Cook prepares food and dessert items for service to patients, staff and visitors. The Cook demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to prepare meal items in a safe and palatable manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of The Keystone Center. Qualifications To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: Prefer food service experience preferably in a hospital, health care or hospitality setting Licenser/Certification: Valid Drivers License preferred Knowledge: Knowledge of basic math, equipment usage, cleaning products, safety and infection control practices Supervision Received: Food Service Coordinator Environmental Conditions: Works in food production kitchen setting subject to extreme changes in temperature. Exposure to chemical dependant and dual diagnosis patients. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. Exposure to equipment and cleaning products and fluids. Physical Requirements: Heavy physical workload Push, pull and lift 50 pounds. Requires standing, walking, bending, pulling, pushing, kneeling and stopping throughout the shift. Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment.