Cook

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 18 days

401k with company match

Training & certification opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP

Tuition assistance via Capella

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Cook to work with a Registered Dietician and prepare daily meals and snacks for clients/patients per dietician-approved menus. The role emphasizes meeting quality standards for meals served.

You will follow standardized recipes, monitor temperatures, store unused items, and maintain sanitation per Joint Commission/CARF guidelines. Competitive benefits, PTO, and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, equivalent or verifiable work experience in lieu of education.
• CPR/MANDT certification – training provided locally and updated as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and garnish food for clients/patients following dietician approved menus and standardized recipes.
• Maintain food temperatures through entire preparation cycle and ensure safety standards.
• Follow appropriate menu and production guide for food.
• Store unused food items (labeling and dating) and report needed repairs to manager.
• Clean worktables and equipment, and ensure compliance with sanitation guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/MANDT certification

SERV Safe Certification

Job description

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily.Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a Cook, you will be working in collaboration with a Registered Dietician, and be responsible for the coordination, planning, and preparation of daily meals and snacks for all clients/patients in accordance with dietician-approved menus. The Cook ensures quality standards are met for all meals prepared for and served to the client/patient population.

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, equivalent or verifiable work experience in lieu of education
• CPR/MANDT certification – training provided locally and updated as required.

Preferred

• Institutional cooking experience of 1-3 years preferred.
• Food handler or SERV Safe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and garnish food for clients/patients following dietician approved menus andstandardized recipes.
• Meet or exceed quality standards through periodic tasting for palatability and consistency, cooking/serving temperatures, and visual inspection.
• Follow appropriate menu and production guide for food.
• Exhibit basic skills in food preparation and equipment utilization/safety, organization, and planning of production to meet menu demands.
• Maintain food temperatures through entire preparation cycle.
• Use food-handling techniques as set in company and/or departmental policies and procedures.
• Store unused food items (labeling and dating).
• Report needed repairs and/or supplies to manager.
• Clean all worktables, ovens, fryers, grills, refrigerators, and stovetops following the posted cleaning schedule.
• Assure that the dietary department meets Joint Commission/CARF accreditation standards, state regulatory requirements, and other regulations as required.
• Follow strict sanitation guidelines set up by the state health department.
• Comply with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting program operations, patient safety, and team needs as assigned which could include serving meals, conducting searches, observing drug screens, facilitating phone calls, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join our team. Join our mission.

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