Cook

Reports To: Director, Culinary Services FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary Avenir Behavioral Health Center is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Cook to provide full-scope, hands-on food production. This role is responsible for preparing compliant, high-quality meals while maintaining superior standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and operational organization. Key Responsibilities Food Preparation & Service: Prepare and serve cycle menus compliant with regulatory dietary and nutritional standards. Maintain high standards for food quality, speed, accuracy, appearance, and temperature. Patient Interaction: Periodically visit patients to evaluate food service quality, quantity, and presentation to help inform operational improvements. Sanitation & Safety: Strictly adhere to local Health Department, OSHA, and facility sanitation and safety guidelines. Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. Equipment & Operations: Utilize kitchen tools including ovens, ranges, steamers, slicers, mixers, and grills safely and efficiently. Team Communication: Maintain clear communication with kitchen staff and management, reporting operational issues directly to the Director of Culinary Services. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare facility, or institutional environment preferred. Certifications: Current State Food Handlers Card / Food Sanitation Certification required. Skills: Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to manage time effectively and follow nutritional guidelines. Work Schedule & Physical Requirements Schedule: Part-time with variable days and hours, including weekends and holidays as needed. Physical Demands: Requires standing and walking for the majority of the shift (up to 90% standing/walking), bending, and ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Working Conditions: Hands-on kitchen setting involving exposure to heat, kitchen equipment hazards, and standard cleaning agents. #J-18808-Ljbffr