What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Firwood position at Community House Mental Health Agency?
Job Title: Cook FLSA: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Residential Administrator
Compensation: $25.00-$30.39 per hour
To apply, please download and complete the application here.
Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.
Our Cascade Hall location here at CHMHA has a fantastic opportunity available for a Cook.
Schedule - Friday - Sunday 9am - 7pm
Our Cook will work to prepare and coordinate all food services for a 24-hour adult residential treatment facility. They will work closely with a certified dietician to plan nutritious, well-balanced meals in accordance with the WAC Assisted Living Guidelines.
At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan nutritious, well balanced meals per WAC 246-316-170 and in consultation with a certified dietician
- Maintain all health practices and sanitation guidelines per agency kitchen standards
- Maintain a sanitary and organized kitchen including routine cleaning of appliances and equipment
- Post weekly menu plan for residents and file all menus for a minimum of 6 months
- Arrange for food pick-up at the donation sites
- Order food supplies on weekly basis
- Ensure menu supplies and preparation directions for other staff who cook
- Keep agency kitchen checklist per facility guidelines
- Encourage resident help in kitchen operations including meal preparation, clean-up, and dishwashing as part of agency life skills training
- Maintain records in keeping with agency guidelines
- Attend scheduled staff meetings, community meetings, and trainings/conferences when on duty and as assigned
- Review daily log and documents after each shift and communicate other staff members of any emergency situations
- Provide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as needed
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Current Food Handlers card
- Ability to work non-traditional schedule as required by the residential facility including holidays as assigned
- Have legible handwriting
- Ability to do simple mathematics
- Ability to read and comprehend agency policy and procedures
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record to use agency vehicles
ACKNOWLEGEMENT STATEMENT:
By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read this job description and understand what is expected of me in this position.
Salary : $25 - $30
