Cook (Full Time)

Pyramid Healthcare Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare Inc. is hiring a cook to prepare and serve high‑quality meals in a timely, sanitary kitchen environment. The role requires following standardized menus, maintaining safety, and assisting with documentation and meal schedules.

The position involves regional travel and will be scheduled by operations to meet service needs. Pays $15/hour with a commitment to quality and client-focused care in behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

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

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 food and equipment temperature logs.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Education

Serv-Safe certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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.

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

• 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).

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.

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