Cook

Job Description :

The Cook, under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, prepares food on a large scale and follows established menus and USDA guidelines. They may need to make alternative meals to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Essential Job Functions :

• Keep track of daily logs for refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher usage.
• Ensure that food is at the specified standards and record it for each meal.
• Coordinate the daily menu by thawing and preparing frozen meat.
• Minimize food waste and use leftovers, when possible, within mandated timeframes.
• Follow menus and maintain a log for any substitutions.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, documenting any changes.
• Clean equipment, dishes, and work areas, restocking and cleaning the cafeteria.
• Report any equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Communicate with coworkers and other departments to meet client needs.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards clients.
• Assist with tracking and communicating supply needs to the manager.
• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and nutritional guidelines.
• Assist with clean-up during and after meals and properly store leftovers.
• Prep meals for the next day if supplies allow.
• Prepare food for special events as requested.
• Maintain records of menu substitutions.
• Provide input on menu planning, nutrition, and resident observations.
• Give at least 4 hours notice if a scheduled shift needs to be missed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Experience and Education Qualifications :

Supervisory Requirements :

Employment Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1 / 3 of the time) and / or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and / or writing during work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Position Perks & Benefits :

Paid time off : full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package : full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training : initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility : advancement opportunities / promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive : a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission :

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.