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Cook Position

Reports To: Dietary Director

FLSA: Non-Exempt

About Us:

Tuerk House is a non-profit behavioral health system that serves nearly 300 patients a day, regardless of their ability to pay, through an innovative, integrative model of care that encompasses all aspects of recovery. It opened its doors in 1970 in Baltimore, providing lifelong healing and recovery, transforming lives and giving hope to individuals, families, and communities. Tuerk House has also been awarded Joint Commission Accreditation, the gold standard of health care. Patients and families can have peace of mind knowing that we deliver quality, safe care!

Join Tuerk House and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families seeking recovery and support!

Job Summary/Objective:

Prepares a large volume and variety of food items for meal service. The Cook performs clean-up duties to maintain sanitary conditions in the workplace and follows standard practices and procedures and complies with regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare food using established production procedures and systems.
• Determine the amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
• Ensures availability of supplies in adequate time for preparation.
• Check in food orders and all other deliveries, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Set steam table; serve or ensure proper serving of food for tray line or dining room. Including set up and assembly of tray line.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Prepare specific food items based on menu including baked goods such as muffins and dessert items.
• Keep work and food preparation areas clean at all times.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, production sheets and menus in accurately preparing food, required.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• All other duties assigned.

**Position may include weekends and/or evening duties as needed or required at time

Required Education, Certifications and/or Experience:

• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a large-scale food service production preferred/institutional environment preferred
• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Must maintain any food service / sanitation training certifications.
• Food Service Sanitation Certificate (ServSafe) required OR must obtain within first 6 months of employment

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitary practices involved in cooking.
• Knowledge of large-scale food production required.
• Knowledge of nutrition and modified diets required.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instruction.
• Personal belief in recovery and the recovery process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff, clients, and the public.
• High energy, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to engage clients flexibly based on their individual needs.
• Respect for and maintenance of professional boundaries with all individuals.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Proficiency in reading, understanding, and speaking English.

Background: This position requires successful background and drug test completion

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of standing and bending.

Salary and Benefits:

The compensation for this position will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus. Tuerk House provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, short term disability, life insurance, pet insurance, parental leave, and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Company Benefits:

• Generous PTO: Enjoy a competitive paid time off policy to promote work-life balance.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to support your overall well-being.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Assistance for a variety of personal and professional matters.
• HRSA Eligibility: Eligible for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) benefits, providing additional support and resources.
• 401K Match

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Tuerk House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process:

If you have a disability and you believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact this employer to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

This job description provides a summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by individuals in this position. Incumbents may be asked to perform other tasks not specifically written in this job description.