Facility Cook

Sierra-Health-and-Wellness; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays & sick days

Medical, dental, and vision

401K with company match

Life and accident insurance

Job summary

Sierra Health and Wellness is hiring a Facility Cook in California to prepare nutritious meals for clients and live-in staff, while keeping a clean, compliant kitchen. You will help plan weekly menus, manage supplies, and ensure food safety standards are met.

The role requires reading, basic math, and California Food Handler’s Card; CPR/First Aid training is required on hire. Benefits include paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math skills.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs and restrictions.
• Must have basic computer skills including the ability to review, write, and read emails.
• Must have California Food Handler’s Card.
• CPR/First Aid training (obtained upon hire).
• Preferred: High School diploma or GED; two to five years kitchen experience; CPR/First Aid knowledge; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepares balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals for clients in accordance with dietary guidelines.
• Collaborates with the team to create weekly menus within budget and ingredient constraints.
• Maintains a clean, sanitized kitchen following food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Monitors supplies, assists with ordering to minimize waste, and keeps equipment in good condition.
• Interacts professionally with clients and staff; follows safety procedures and proper storage.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Email literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

California Food Handler’s Card

CPR/First Aid training

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Sierra Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of 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 Open:Full-time & Part-timeBenefits For Full-Time Employees:Competitive pay10 days paid vacation5 holidays/ 5 sick days per yearMedical, Dental, and Vision benefits (eligible after 60 days)401K with a company match of 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 be responsible for providing 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:Prepares balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals for clients in accordance with dietary guidelines, ensuring special dietary needs and restrictions are accommodated.Collaborates with the team to help create weekly menus that promote health, while considering budgetary constraints and available ingredients.Maintains a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment by following all food safety, health, and sanitation protocols in compliance with state and local regulations including but not limited to checking temperatures in all refrigerators/freezers where client food is stored.Monitors kitchen supplies, ingredients, and equipment, and supports ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste.Shows creativity in meal preparation and presentation.Interacts professionally and respectfully with clients and team members.Secures kitchen tools/knives properly and safely.Follows Food Handler’s regulations for proper food preparation, temperatures and cooking- times.Engages in proper and safe food storage after each meal and dates the items.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:Must have the ability to read, write, and perform basic math skills.Knowledge of special dietary needs and restrictions.Must have basic computer skills including the ability to review, write, and read emails.Must have 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 knowledgeValid Drivers LicenseSierra Health and Wellness are a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.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.https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/Hourly: $20.00 - $24.50The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Pay may consider several factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors, including business needs.PM21