Residential Cook - Beaver Falls, PA

Merakey; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and VIS

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Employee discounts and savings

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Tuition reimbursement

Online learning access

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Residential Cook in Beaver Falls, PA to prepare meals according to the daily schedule and manage inventory. The role includes purchasing food items from approved vendors and maintaining proper food safety practices in a supportive environment for residents with mental illness.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe certification or eligibility, and at least one year of cooking experience. A valid driver’s license and OMHSAS clearances are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified food handler through the Department of Health - "ServSafe" - or be certified eligible.
• One year of cooking experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• All Clearances required by OMHSAS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with the schedule, including inventory planning.
• Prepare grocery shopping lists and purchase items using approved vendors.
• Maintain proper cleaning, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
• Interact with residents who have mental illness in a respectful manner.

Skills

Cooking experience

Driver's license

Clearances OMHSAS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Residential Cook to join our team in our Beaver Falls, PA location.

Earn $18.50/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

Position Details

Our Residential Cook will prepare all meals in accordance with the LTSR Resident Daily Schedule, prepare grocery shopping lists through routine inventory, and will utilizecommunity and LTSR provided venders to purchase food items in a cost effective and efficient manner. The Cook will conduct food preparation for unscheduled workdays, pack, dispose of, and store food properly according to policy and regulatory guidelines. They will demonstrate knowledge and experience in quantity food production and preparation. Our Cook will engage in proper cleaning and sanitation of work area and safe food handling techniques, and demonstrate an ability to interact with residents who have mental illness.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified food handler through the Department of Health - "ServSafe" - or be certified eligible.
• One year of cooking experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• All Clearances required by OMHSAS.