Cook (Full Time)

Pyramid Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Pyramid Pittsburgh Inpatient is seeking a cook responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals, following standardized menus and safety guidelines. You will maintain a clean kitchen, manage portions, and ensure accurate food quantities while meeting dietary restrictions for clients.

Applicants should have prior food preparation experience, basic cooking skills, and Serv-Safe certification (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and serves food in accordance with policies, standards and regulations.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe kitchen at all times.
• Adheres to portion control using standardized recipes and proper utensils.
• Determines quantities of food to be prepared.
• Cooks meals that meet clients with diet restrictions.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Serv-Safe

Follow recipes

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Location: Pyramid Pittsburgh Inpatient (306 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, Pa 15221)

Schedule: A mix of opens and closes

Pay: $15/hour

Summary: In accordance with department policies and procedures, the cook is responsible for the preparation and serving of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner; operating and cleaning kitchen equipment; and maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen and service areas.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and serves food in accordance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares high-quality food according to standardized menus and recipes to meet production needs and meal service schedules.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe environment in the kitchen at all times.
• Complies with food safety standards and guidelines during all phases of food handling.
• Adheres to portion control by using standardized recipes and proper utensils for measurement.
• Accurately determines quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares meals that meet the needs of clients with diet restrictions.
• Completes all required documentation including but not limited to food and equipment temperature logs.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, utensils and equipment, and returns to proper storage areas as requested.
• Performs daily and/or scheduled cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures; reports needed maintenance and faulty equipment to supervisor immediately.
• Assists in assuring the proper receiving, rotating and storage of food and supplies.
• Maintains excellent customer service and resolves client concerns in a professional manner.
• Promptly reports workplace accidents, injuries, incidents, or illnesses.
• Completes required trainings and mandatory training hours.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Required Qualifications

Licensure, Education & Experience

• Previous food preparation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and the ability to operate kitchen equipment preferred.
• Serv-Safe certification or be willing to obtain upon hire.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Good communication skills and ability to effectively interact with others.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to handle a crisis or risk situation and react appropriately.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee must seldom carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet & indoors. This position will require regional travel. This position will be scheduled based on operational need & will be required to provide own transportation. Incumbent may be exposed to viruses, diseases, and/or infections from clients in the work environment. Incumbent may be exposed to traumatic situations (i.e. psychiatric).

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.