Facility Cook - Healthy Meals for Recovery Center

Sierra Health + Wellness; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation 10 days

Holidays/Sick days 5/5

Medical/Dental/Vision after 60 days

401K with company match 3%

Life and accidental insurance after 60

Job summary

Sierra Health and Wellness is seeking a Facility Cook to prepare meals for clients and live-in staff while upholding kitchen compliance and safety standards. The role emphasizes clean, sanitary operations and teamwork to ensure nourishing, well-balanced meals.

Flexibility for full-time/part-time shifts is offered with competitive pay and benefits. The Cook will manage dietary accommodations, assist with menus, and maintain inventory, storage, and safety practices in a regulated facility

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and perform basic math.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs and restrictions.
• Basic computer skills including ability to review, write, and read emails.
• California Food Handler’s Card is required.
• CPR/First Aid training (obtained upon hire).
• Two to five years of kitchen experience.

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 ingredients.
• Maintains a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen following health and sanitation protocols.
• Monitors kitchen supplies, ingredients, and equipment, and assists with ordering to minimize waste.
• Shows creativity in meal preparation and presentation.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with clients and staff.
• Stores and dates items properly and follows food safety rules.
• Follows proper food handling temperatures and cooking times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sierra Health and Wellness is seeking a Facility Cook to prepare meals for clients and live-in staff while upholding kitchen compliance and safety standards. The role emphasizes clean, sanitary operations and teamwork to ensure nourishing, well-balanced meals.

Flexibility for full-time/part-time shifts is offered with competitive pay and benefits. The Cook will manage dietary accommodations, assist with menus, and maintain inventory, storage, and safety practices in a regulated facility