Cook - NEW Crisis Receiving Center

Job Description

Job Description

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Lynchburg, VA 24504

Position Summary:

The Cook will assist in planning meals; ordering and restocking food, beverages, and kitchen supplies; ensuring that food meets Horizon's high-quality standards; the serving of customers; and maintenance of a clean kitchen and dining area. The Cook provides meals to consumers residing in the Horizon Detox Unit, Crisis Stabilization Unit and the Recovery House.

Required Education and Experience:

• Knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to that of a high school graduate are required.
• An equivalent combination of training and personal experience that provides the needed knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.
• Experience in institutional foodservice and menu planning is preferred.

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of food preparation best practices, cooking techniques, and sanitation standards; Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to food safety and compliance with VA's Health Department's regulations; Knowledge of daily dietary requirements for individuals in recovery to ensure every meal is healthy and nutritional; Skills to communicate effectively in order to facilitate excellent customer service; and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, etc.) as required; Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license. May be required to travel to different Horizon work sites during the day based on operational needs or provide admin support at other locations; Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment; Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among customers, and co-workers.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We’re proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon’s annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon’s clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities. 

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)