Cook (FT Days/Evenings)

Allied Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services seeks a Cook I to prepare, cook and serve meals for patients, clients, residents, employees and catered events under the supervision of the Dietary Operations Director. Duties are tailored to meet age-specific dietary needs and patient interactions are prioritized.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent preferred, and culinary arts training is a plus. The role requires reading ability, good verbal and written communication, and comfort with food

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff and visitors.
• Ability to read.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and serves food for patients, clients, residents, employees and catered events of Allied Services.
• Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.
• Type of supervision: none; no jobs report to this position.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Culinary Arts degree (preferred)

Tools

Food service equipment knowledge

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director, Dietary Operations CCSNC, the Cook I prepares, cooks and serves food for patients, clients, residents, employees and catered events of Allied Services.

Brief Description

Under the general supervision of the Director, Dietary Operations CCSNC, the Cook I prepares, cooks and serves food for patients, clients, residents, employees and catered events of Allied Services.

Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.

Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Culinary Arts degree preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Two (2) to three (3) years institutional or commercial cooking experience required.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff and visitors.

Must be able to read.

Ability To Perform Mathematical Functions (simple Calculations, Conversions) Required

Must be knowledgeable in use and care of food service equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Moderate Work: duties require exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift), and/or up to 10lbs. of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects (i.e., occasional patient transfers).

Position involves bending, reaching, and stooping (occasionally in strained position) throughout shift.

Individual will be required to stand for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS

Individual may be subject to minor burns, scrapes, cuts, slips and falls in performance of normal duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a well‑lit, ventilated area.

Occasional variances in temperatures (hot/cold) in performance of normal duties.