Cook

Wellspace Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 31,188 - 40,542; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regionally competitive salary

Above average health benefits

Company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Flexible Spending Program

Job summary

Wellspace Health in Sacramento, CA is looking for a Cook to prepare menus, meals, and maintain clean kitchen facilities. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and related experience in a commercial kitchen.

You will ensure compliance with health standards while meeting the nutritional needs of patients, as well as educating them on kitchen sanitization.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• One-year related experience in a commercial kitchen, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Serve Safe Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menus at least two weeks in advance for review and approval by Center Manager.
• Ensure compliance with commercial kitchen license through Sacramento County Environmental Management Department.
• Prepare meals which meet the nutritional needs of our patients.
• Clean and maintain kitchen facilities and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of related cooking tools, materials, methods and practices

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Knowledge of basic mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Location: 102 - Alternative House - Sacramento, CA 95815
• Pay: $22.64 - $29.43 per hour
• Type: Temporary
• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reporting Structure

• Primary: Center Manager
• Secondary: Operational Director, Substance Use Disorder Residential

Position Summary

The Cook prepares menus and meals, maintains inventory, and cleans and maintains kitchen facility and equipment. The Cook provides training and education to the patients on kitchen sanitization, food storage, and proper food portions.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One-year related experience in a commercial kitchen, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Knowledge of related cooking tools, materials, methods and practices
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Serve Safe Certificate
• Knowledge of basic mathematics
• Ability to plan and organize work schedule logically
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to adhere to rigid sanitary standards

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare menus at least two weeks in advance for review and approval by Center Manager
• Ensure compliance with commercial kitchen license through Sacramento County Environmental Management Department
• Establish sources which meet quality standards and budget guidelines for necessary supplies
• Maintain an acceptable inventory of all needed items
• Prepare meals which meet the nutritional needs of our patients
• Ensure that patients with specific nutritional requirements are provided with the necessary accommodation
• Clean and maintain kitchen facilities and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Regionally competitive salary
• Above average health benefits at reduced costs
• Company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance
• Additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
• Professional development hours offered annually

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of an office environment. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level is usually quiet.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances, and/or not attentive to personal health and safety. The employee may experience unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WellSpace Health is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. The intent is to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or Local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WellSpace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.