Part-Time Prep Cook

Guardian Recovery Montville Adolescent Center; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package included

Pay increase potential after 90 days

Job summary

Guardian Recovery Montville Adolescent Center in Towaco, NJ is hiring a full-time Prep Cook to support our teen behavioral health programs. The role requires professional kitchen experience and offers a pay range of $19.00 to $21.00 per hour with full benefits and a potential increase after 90 days.

Responsibilities include washing and chopping vegetables, handling meat, preparing sauces, salads, and entrees, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen.

Qualifications

• Requires some form of professional kitchen experience.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Current CPR certification preferred or obtainable after start.
• Healthcare setting experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cook ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables and cutting meat.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces and parboiling.
• Prepare simple dishes like salads and entrees.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized kitchen and proper waste disposal.
• Assist with storage, labeling, and stocking of ingredients.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Batch cooking

Prep work

Catering

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Full-Time Prep CookGuardian Recovery – Montville Adolescent CenterLocation: Towaco, NJPay: $19.00 to 21.00 an hour with potential increase after 90 days.Full benefits package included.Prior experience in professional kitchen required.About Guardian Recovery – Montville Adolescent Center:We provide specialized mental health treatment and therapy for teens in Morris County, New Jersey, supporting adolescents and children under 18 who struggle with behavioral challenges, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders. Proudly serving New Jersey families, our compassionate child counselors, therapists and teen treatment programs deliver evidence-based individual and group counseling, coping-skill development, academic and vocational guidance, and family involvement through assessment, therapy, and support groups. Designed to make behavioral health treatment effective, engaging, and age-appropriate, our programs help your child build resilience and healthier habits.Position Schedule:Wednesday 7 AM - 3 PMThursday 7 AM - 6 PMFriday 7 AM - 6 PMSaturday 7 AM - 6 PMJob Duties:The Prep Cook is responsible for cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.Undertakes basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, etc.Prepare simple dishes such as salads, and entrees.Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.Candidate Qualifications:Candidates must have some form of professional experience in a professional kitchen environment, which can be some form of food service or cooking position in an official volunteering capacity. Ideally his is experience in batch cooking, prep work, or catering.Ideal candidates will have prior food experience in a healthcare setting, not this is not required.Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.Completed GED or Highschool Diploma is required. Additional education or certifications related mental health is preferred.Current CPR card (we can help you obtain this or recertify once you start).Apply Today!_______________________________________________________EXTENDED JOB DESCRIPTION:SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITIONAssist the chef with the orderly storage and cleanliness of all areas and items within the kitchen, dining room, and other food storage, meal service, and refuse disposal areas.Correctly and appropriately utilizes approved cleaning agents within all food preparation, storage and refuse disposal areas.Utilize appropriate care and safety of all kitchen equipment.Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties.Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.Protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with GRNH, LLC’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider. Failure to comply with the company’s policies and procedures on client privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.Expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding GRNH, LLC’s policies and procedures on client privacy and any observed practices in violation of the policy to their supervisor.Perform other kitchen duties as assigned