Cook - Behavioral Health Facility

Overview Opportunities abound at SOUND SOUND Behavioral Health is growing, and we are hiring an experienced cook to prepare meals for our clients at our residential facility in the Fremont neighborhood! SOUND is one of King County’s most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area’s most vulnerable populations. A central tenet of our work is Reaching Recovery, an evidence‑based clinical care model. Sound team members are focused on demonstrating compassion, patience, and understanding when treating clients. We believe in and advocate for Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion for our team and clients. Schedule: 8:00am - 6:30pm, Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday Location: 3515 Woodland Park Ave N Seattle, Washington 98103 United States Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced meals twice per day for consumers and team member, following health and safety regulations. Prepares and supplies food to remote sites for consumers and team member, following safety and health regulations. Monitors food portions. Follows recipe cards to prepare meals, increasing or decreasing quantities as necessary. Prepares special menus based on consumer medical needs as directed by Kitchen Supervisor. Prepares food for special company events as directed by Kitchen Supervisor. Cleans kitchen as necessary during the work day. Works with consumers in a rehabilitative mode in the absence of Kitchen Supervisor. Participates in team member meetings, individual supervision and assigned committees, as required. Participates in at least 24 hours of continuing education on an annual basis. Maintains ethical and competent consumer and peer relationships in the delivery of service. Complies with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations, and Sound policies and procedures. Performs all job duties in accordance with OSHA and company‑designated safety and health regulations. Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Ability to work with individuals with a mental disability. Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Good communication skills. Flexible to change. Prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively. Demonstrate initiative and be willing to learn new skills. Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. One year of food service experience (to include cooking) in an institutional setting preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

Must be able to obtain Food Handler’s permit within 30 days of employment. Must be able to obtain CPR certification within 30 days of employment. Must successfully pass criminal background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The individual will be required to work in a kitchen and dining room, serving food and cleaning as needed. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential position functions.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Team members will be required to follow any other position‑related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis. Perks at Sound! All Team Members at Sound working 40 hours per week will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Premium 100% paid by Sound for team member and child coverage to age 26, depending on plan selected. Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available at team member’s cost. Life Insurance (2x annual salary + additional $25,000): paid by Sound Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary): paid by Sound Retirement Plan: Sound contributes 3% to team member’s plan; team member is 100% vested. Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan, pre‑tax and/or Roth: team member may contribute to their own plan. Health Savings Account: Sound contributes $1,133.33 (individual) or $2,266.67 (family) for eligible team members, pro‑rated for new hires in first year. Flexible Spending Accounts: for health care and dependent day care costs (pre‑tax) EAP: Employee Assistance Plan Vacation: 18 days per year, increasing with years of service Holidays: 9 days per year Sick Leave: 12 days per year Bereavement Leave: for death in the family Parking: Free at all Sound sites Training: Free in‑house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days approved off‑site training Service Award: at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 & 40 years of service Compensation: $23.80-$25.02 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sound Mental Health