Cook (Dietary) - Full Time

Libertypointstaunton; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Cook to join their team. In this full-time role, you will prepare nutritious meals for residents, staff, and guests, while adhering to strict food safety standards. Your responsibilities will include meal preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring proper food handling. This position offers a rotating schedule and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on personal growth and constructive change. With a commitment to excellence, this facility provides a comprehensive benefits package and a rewarding work atmosphere that values your contributions.

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Home/Work Life Balance

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Meals provided while on the job

Company stock purchase discount

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess physical stamina.
• Previous cooking experience is required, especially in a cafeteria setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals according to the menu while ensuring food safety.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and proper food storage.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Food Preparation

Kitchen Cleanliness

Equipment Usage

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Tools

Stoves

Ovens

Fryer

Electric Mixer

Dish Washing Machines

Job description

Responsibilities

Dietary Cook - Full Time

This position is Full Time and comes with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package!

• Rotating schedule during the hours of 5:30am - 6:30pm
• Facility is open 24/7/365
• Required to work every third weekend

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley -- a region best known for its natural beauty -- in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. We are a 42-bed facility with a program that prepares these young men for return to a home, a less restrictive environment, or to independent living. Our primary focus is on encouraging constructive change and personal growth, learning positive ways to get appropriate attention, improving behavior choices, developing a sense of responsibility for actions, learning problem-solving skills, and developing thinking patterns that support positive relationships.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Cook will prepare healthy and appealing food for residents, staff, and guests, while providing Service Excellence. Must be able to follow the menu plan.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Prepares meals in accordance with the menu and ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods in a safe and sanitary manner
• Assumes responsibility for proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost
• Sets up food service line and workstations with the needed condiments and ensures all required condiments and garnishes are served with the appropriate foods
• Assists in prep for the following day’s menu
• Keeps stock room, coolers, freezers, walk-ins and all hot boxes clean. Ensures that all foods are properly labeled, dated and stored appropriately
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures
• Keeps food waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and food recycling techniques and procedures
• Prefer knowledge of equipment usage including (not an all-inclusive list): stoves, ovens, steamer, fryer, grill, electric mixer, dish washing machines, microwave, food charts

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
• Must be able to meet all training requirements
• Must possess physical stamina to stand the majority of shift and to lift and move equipment and supplies
• Physical demands require dexterity, good vision, ability to walk, stoop, bend and be able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally
• Previous cooking experience required
• Previous hospital/school cafeteria experience is helpful
• Must reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives

EDUCATION:

• High school education or equivalent is preferred
• Must be able to read and write

GREAT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR OUR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:

• Referral Bonus
• Home/Work Life Balance
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
• Meals provided while on the job
• Company stock purchase discount
• Superb Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Liberty Point is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen & pre-hire background checks are required of all new employees.