Dietary Cook

Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center in Fairmont, WV is seeking a Full Time Kitchen Assistant to support the Kitchen Manager in organizing and overseeing kitchen operations, including meal preparation, cooking, serving and delivering meals, and proper food handling.

The role emphasizes food storage, sanitation, and compliance with safety procedures. This is not a direct client-care position. Requires a High School Diploma and at least 1 year in food service; afternoon shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the food service industry.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures.
• Ability to work in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks menu items to ensure high quality food is being produced and served.
• Keeps Kitchen and work area clean, organized, and running efficiently.
• Utilize proper food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures.
• Tasting, serving, and presenting final dishes.
• Taking, recording, and maintaining food temperatures on all cold and hot food prepared.
• Report faulty equipment to Manager ASAP to ensure safety of yourself and other employees.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate or ability to be trained.

Skills

Follow instructions

Written instruction comprehension

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: VTC Location - Fairmont, WV 26554, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma, Job Shift: Afternoon, NATURE OF WORK: To assist the Kitchen Manager organize and oversee the kitchen operations of the Valley Treatment Center which includes the meal preparation, cooking, serving/delivering meals, food storage and maintaining proper food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures. This is not a direct client-care position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepares and cooks menu items to ensure high quality food is being produced and served.
• Keeps Kitchen and work area clean, organized, and running efficiently.
• Utilize proper food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures.
• Tasting, serving, and presenting final dishes.
• Taking, recording, and maintaining food temperatures on all cold and hot food prepared.
• Report faulty equipment to Manager ASAP to ensure safety of yourself and other employees.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate or ability to be trained

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to comprehend written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to follow cooking, serving, and storage assignments and bring them to completion.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the food service industry.
• Knowledge and experience with Kitchen equipment, and their use, such as commercial mixer, ovens, deep fryer, and grills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to comply with Clients Rights.
• Ability to comply with Valleys and Division departmental safety procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.