Facility Cook

Facility Cook

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)

Preferred education and experience:

• Possess a High School diploma or a GED.
• Two to five years of kitchen experience.
• CPR/First Aid knowledge
• Valid Drivers License

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.