Cook

Harboroaks; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is looking for a Cook to work at Southwood Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves cooking and preparing food, directing meals’ preparation, and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen.

The ideal candidate will have culinary training and experience in an institutional food service setting. Candidates should also possess a ServSafe certification to meet state requirements.

Join us in supporting the healing of children and adolescents through quality meals and a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers assisting in meal preparation.
• Ensure cleanliness and functional operation of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cooking and Food Preparation

Supervision

Cleaning and Maintenance

Inventory Control

Food Safety Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Job description

Overview

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital offers comprehensive mental health treatment programs for children and adolescents ages 3-21 whose lives have been disrupted by mental illness. Our facility located in the South Hills near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, provides many levels of care to help your child or adolescent start healing from the mental health challenge they are facing.

We are looking to fill a Cook position that will flow between our main hospital and our IDD facility located in Canonsburg, PA.

(please note, Southwood is not on the main transportation line & this opportunity must be able to work at both locations)

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.