Cook (PRN / Per Diem)

Pyramid Healthcare Inc; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare Inc. is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and serve high-quality meals in a timely, sanitary kitchen environment.

You will follow standardized menus, maintain clean work areas, log temperatures, and ensure portions meet dietary needs. This per diem role requires ServSafe certification and prior food service experience, with a High School Diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Previous food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with established policies, procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Prepares meals that meet the needs of clients with diet restrictions.
• Completes required documentation including temperature logs.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, utensils, and equipment; returns to storage areas.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma

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.

Summary:

The cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner. This role involves operating and cleaning kitchen equipment, maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen and service areas, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards and guidelines.

Pay:

$17 - $20/hr

Shift:

Working as needed / per diem

Responsibilities:

• Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with established policies, 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.

Preferred Skills:

• ServSafe Certification.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• High School Diploma.

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.