Wellness Kitchen Lead — Large-Scale Meals

Serenity Knolls Treatment Center; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity Knolls Treatment Center in Forest Knolls, CA, is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will cook and prepare meals for our residential program and coordinate with leadership to ensure menus are varied, nutritious, and appetizing.

We value dependable, team-oriented individuals who can cover mid-day shifts three weekdays and one weekend day. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are preferred, with two+ years in institutional food service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary education or training preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in institutional food service.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Team orientation

Flexibility

Weekend coverage

Mid-day shifts

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training or education

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Serenity Knolls Treatment Center in Forest Knolls, CA, is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will cook and prepare meals for our residential program and coordinate with leadership to ensure menus are varied, nutritious, and appetizing.

We value dependable, team-oriented individuals who can cover mid-day shifts three weekdays and one weekend day. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are preferred, with two+ years in institutional food service.