Cook - Philadelphia

Cook - PhiladelphiaMalvern Treatment Centers is currently seeking a full time Cook to work at our Malvern Treatment Center facility in Philadelphia. The location of our Malvern Treatment Centers - Philadelphia is currently located in South Philadelphia but we will be relocating to 3905 W. Ford Road - Philadelphia, PA 19131 in May 2025.The position is a full time opportunity with flexible work hours between 6am-6:30pm. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off and 401K with company match.Position SummaryResponsible for the daily oversight of food service operation including the preparation of quality food items, sanitation, and service of the patients and staff.Summary Of Essential Position FunctionsPrepares meals, snacks and food for special functions.Cleans kitchen, equipment and storage areas. Oversees proper sanitation procedures and ensures compliance of weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.Ensures proper operation of all food service equipment and reports any concerns to the manager.Monitors for compliance with Department of Health and CARF standards.Follows dietary standards for special diets ordered for patients.Presents attractive plates with fresh, wholesome and nutritious foods in a cost effective manner; presents food properly seasoned; presents food on time and at proper temperatures; and prepares meals of proper quality.Follows recipes for food and provides food in sufficient quantity according to census.Ensures daily temperature logs are maintained with use of functioning thermometers in all cold storage units.Finds suitable uses for excess food to avoid waste.Properly stores, dates, and rotates stock.Coordinates necessary preparation for next days meals.Plans and coordinates new ideas and new menu items.Attends in-services and all required trainings.Checks deliveries for accuracy and quality.Other duties as may be assigned.Benefits: This position is a full time, benefit eligible position. Benefits offered include, but not limited to:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Time Off401K plan with company matchQualificationsTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This position requires individuals that are client focused; team oriented; great interpersonal and communication skills; flexible to sudden changes in workload, emergency or staffing; dependable; problem solving skills; focused on compliance and performance quality. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. ServSafe Certificate preferred. 2 years experience required in food service.Emergency Classification: Essential PersonnelWork Environment and Hazards: Works with extremes of heat and cold, knives and other sharps as necessary to perform duties.Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 50 lbs. With frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. A significant degree of walking and standing. Reaching, handling, and manual dexterity required.Malvern Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.