Cook I

PSYNERGY PROGRAMS, INC; Greenfield (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional care in mental health treatment. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing delicious meals for clients in a therapeutic environment. This position offers opportunities for growth and competitive compensation, including bonuses and educational support. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and work collaboratively with a dedicated team. If you're passionate about making a difference and have a great attitude, we want you on our team!

Benefits

401k with 5% employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus and Profit Sharing

Gym membership or Peloton reimbursement

Employee discount on products

Education reimbursement up to $2,500 per year

High quality meal per shift

Referral bonus of $2,500

Qualifications

• ServSafe certified or willing to obtain certification.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for up to 80 clients.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and dining area adhering to safety rules.
• Follow recipes and dietary restrictions while providing excellent service.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Customer Service

Fast-paced Kitchen Experience

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

AA or BA Degree

Job description

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Why Psynergy Programs?

At Psynergy, we know that together, we achieve more!

Psynergy Programs (psynergy.org) sets itself apart as the destination-of-choice for residential treatment of chronic mental illness in the state of California. In partnership with twenty-six Counties and Behavioral Health Departments across California, Psynergy provides rehabilitation and specialty mental health services to individuals afflicted with complex and chronic mental illness. We do this in an enriched residential environment where through support, skill-building and treatment clients have created thriving environments and communities of care. Our adjoining outpatient clinics provide and support the highest levels of service to our clients.

We are looking for exceptional team members who can help us build and maintain the highest standards of care in both residential and clinical treatment! Come meet our team!

About You

We are seeking someone who is service driven to prepare and cook meals for our clients. Keep our kitchen clean and welcoming for our clients.

You Will Need

• To be ServSafe certified or receive certification within 90 days
• Vaccination against COVID-19 – CA
• Experience working in a fast paced kitchen environment – Required
• To be able to stand for 7.5 hours.
• Can work in temperatures of 90 plus degrees during the warmer months
• To Be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Great attitude – required
• Works well with others.
• Experience working in behavioral health or in residential care - preferred
• We compensate you for your accomplishments and talents! Other qualifications, certifications, degrees including AA, BA earns you more $$ so let us know! – preferred
  
  

Your Responsibilities

Your role as a Cook is to serve Residents of our therapeutic communities delicious and well plated meals. In this role, you will maintain a clean kitchen and dining room and proudly adhere to all sanitation and safety rules. You will also participate in food preparation and portioning prior to service by cutting and cleaning a variety of fruit, vegetables, and protein using a knife and/or cutting machines. Produces foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and events.

• Individually prepare breakfast, lunch and or dinner for up to 80 clients (depending on schedule)
• Individually clean dishes for breakfast , lunch and/or dinner (depending on schedule)
• Providing excellent customer service and pride in work
• Following recipes and diet restrictions
• Maintain inventory of supplies and following first in first out guidelines on supplies
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment at all times
• Follow infection control procedures and ensure that others handling food are also following these procedures
• Safe handling and maintenance of all kitchen equipment
• Providing restaurant quality food and plating at all meals
• Working collaboratively with a small team to excel in the provision of high quality meals to our clients
• Follow healthy portions guidelines within the recommended daily allowance for food consumption.
• Follow all recipes and guidelines while meeting deadlines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Maintain kitchen equipment in clean and working order
• Follow proper rotation and storage of goods such as proper labeling, stocking of ingredients and FIFO.
  
  

Have ideas or skills that would help our clients? Let us know! We are always looking for individuals with special certifications, skills, trainings, degrees, and compensate competitively for them! (ex: CNA, NVCI, First Aid, CPR, Narcan, SUDS, CADC, ARF/RCFE, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)

Your Pay And Other Benefits

• $20-$24/hr to start with opportunities for higher pay
• High quality meal per shift
• Gym membership or Peloton reimbursement
• Employee discount on products from popular retailers through ticketsatwork.com
• 401k with 5% employer match
• Life
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Getting an education? Let us help you pay for it! Up to $2,500 per year
• Annual Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Bring a friend who also likes to excel and get a $2,500 referral bonus
  
  

Your Trajectory

We are a growing company with facilities in Morgan Hill, Greenfield and Sacramento. Your opportunities with Psynergy are largely set by your own goals and progress. When you join Psynergy, you are joining a company looking for its next leaders and we believe in advancement and building opportunities for our employees! You are rewarded with opportunities and support to excel, a $2,500 annual education stipend/reimbursement, a very competitive wage/salary and growing opportunities.

At Psynergy, you will be offered a professional home where you can build skills, your career and best practices in behavioral health treatment. Join Us!

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview

The pay range assigned to this role is based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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