Cook - Bethlehem, PA

Merakey; Fountain Hill (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team in Bethlehem, PA. This full-time role involves preparing hot and cold meals for residents, planning menus, and maintaining high standards of sanitation and nutrition.

The ideal candidate will have experience in quantity food production, HS diploma or GED, and a willingness to complete Merakey and DHS trainings. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a nonprofit healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Mental Health experience is preferred.
• Experience cooking for quantity food prep and production.
• ServeSafe certification preferred, but not required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Knowledge and experience in quantity food production and preparation.
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold meals daily for residents.
• Plan the daily meal menu & post at least 2 weeks in advance for residents.
• Provide menus that ensure nutritious quality in a clean, cheerful, caring environment.
• Prepare meals, snacks, and special event trays.
• Prepare food lists and assist with shopping via US Foods.
• Pack, store, and dispose of food per policy and regulations.
• Record refrigerator temperatures and other regulatory data.
• Maintain sanitation and proper handling of foods.
• Attend Merakey and DHS training – 12 hours per year
• Work positively in a team environment and be adaptable.

Skills

Mental Health experience

Quantity food cooking

ServeSafe certification

21+ years old

Food production knowledge

HS diploma/GED

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

We seek a Cook to join our team at 515 Delaware Ave, Bethlehem, PA.

This role is Full-Time and $16.50/hr.!

Position Details

The Cook is responsible for the daily food preparation, both hot and cold meals for all residents of the Merakey EPCH.

Additional responsibilities will include:

1. Plan the daily meal menu & post (at least 2 weeks at a time) for residents in advance as per regulations and policy
2. Provide menus that provide foods of high nutritious quality in an atmosphere of cleanliness cheerfulness and personal caring.
3. Prepare all meals/snacks/special event trays
4. Prepare food lists and engage in shopping/ordering for the PCH Menu via US Foods
5. Pack, dispose of, and store food properly, according to Policy and regulatory guidelines
6. Measure, weigh, and follow recipes, and operate kitchen equipment
7. Use food equipment such as fans, blenders, toaster, can opener, stove, oven, dishwasher, telephone, elevator, garbage disposal, ice maker, broiler, grill, knives, mixers, buckets, food processors, microwave, coffeemaker, etc.
8. Record necessary information as per regulation such as refrigerator temperatures etc.
9. Engage in proper cleaning and sanitation of work area and safe food handling techniques
10. Handle Chemical compounds such as disinfectants, cleansers, soaps etc.
11. Interact with residents with mental illness in an effective manner
12. Communicate verbally and in writing to give and receive information
13. Attend all required Merakey and DHS training - Receive 12 hours of training annually
14. Work positively in a team environment
15. Flexible and able to change as needed

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Mental Health experience ispreferred
• Experience cooking for quantity food prep and production
• ServeSafe certification preferred, but not required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Knowledge and experience in quantity food production and preparation
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record are required