Facility Cook

Sierra Health + Wellness; California (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,751; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

10 days paid vacation

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Job summary

Sierra Health + Wellness in California seeks a full-time Facility Cook to prepare nutritious meals for clients and maintain kitchen compliance. You will work collaboratively with the team to create healthy meal plans while ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, knowledge of dietary restrictions, and a California Food Handler’s Card. This position offers a competitive hourly pay and benefits such as paid vacation, medical coverage, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math skills.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs and restrictions.
• Have basic computer skills, including ability to review, write, and read emails.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals for clients.
• Collaborate with the team to create weekly menus.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Knowledge of special dietary needs

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

California Food Handler’s Card

Job description

Overview

Sierra Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to restore families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.

Position

Facility Cook – Full-time

Hourly: $20.00 - $24.50

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 10 days paid vacation
• 5 holidays / 5 sick days per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (eligible after 60 days)
• 401K with a company match up to 3% (eligible after 1 year & 1,000 hours)
• Employer paid life insurance & accident insurance (eligible after 60 days)

Job Description

The Facility Cook role will provide meals for the clients and live-in staff while maintaining kitchen compliance by following the policies and procedures of Sierra Health and Wellness LLC and governing agencies. The Facility Cook will also maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized environment to ensure facilities are well stocked, organized, and sanitary.

Essential Functions

• Prepare balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals for clients in accordance with dietary guidelines, ensuring special dietary needs and restrictions are accommodated.
• Collaborate with the team to create weekly menus that promote health while considering budgetary constraints and available ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment by following all food safety, health, and sanitation protocols in compliance with state and local regulations, including checking temperatures in all refrigerators/freezers where client food is stored.
• Monitor kitchen supplies, ingredients, and equipment, support ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste.
• Show creativity in meal preparation and presentation.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with clients and team members.
• Secure kitchen tools/knives properly and safely.
• Follow Food Handler’s regulations for proper food preparation, temperatures, and cooking times.
• Engage in proper and safe food storage after each meal and date the items.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Have the ability to read, write, and perform basic math skills.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs and restrictions.
• Have basic computer skills, including ability to review, write, and read emails.
• Have a California Food Handler’s Card.
• CPR/First Aid training (obtained upon hire).

Preferred Education And Experience

• Possess a High School diploma or a GED.
• Two to five years of kitchen experience.
• CPR/First Aid knowledge.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.