DIETARY COOK - Full Time and PRN positions available
Our FT positions include Comprehensive Benefits, Generous Paid Time Off, Shift Differential, & Competitive Pay.
- Rotating schedule during the hours of 5:30am - 6:30pm
- Facility is open 24/7/365
- Required to work 1 to 2 weekends per month
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is a residential treatment facility that serves adolescent males (ages 12-17) with intellectual disabilities, psychiatric disorders, and behavioral problems. As part of the Staunton, Virginia community for more than 18 years, Liberty Point has provided treatment, education, rehabilitation, recreation, and cultural exposure through community outings, while also providing a safe environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Cook will prepare healthy and appealing food for residents, staff, and guests, while providing Service Excellence. Must be able to follow the menu plan.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Prepares meals in accordance with the menu and ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods in a safe and sanitary manner
- Responsible for proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost
- Sets up food service line and workstations with the needed condiments and ensures all required condiments and garnishes are served with the appropriate foods
- Assists in prep for the following day’s menu
- Keeps stock room, coolers, freezers, walk-ins and all hot boxes clean. Ensures that all foods are properly labeled, dated and stored appropriately
- Maintains kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures
- Keeps food waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and food recycling techniques and procedures
- Prefer knowledge of equipment usage including (not an all-inclusive list): stoves, ovens, steamer, fryer, grill, electric mixer, dish washing machines, microwave, food charts
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
- Must be able to meet all training requirements
- Must possess physical stamina to stand the majority of shift and to lift and move equipment and supplies
- Physical demands require dexterity, good vision, ability to walk, stoop, bend and be able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally
- Previous cooking experience required
- Previous hospital/school cafeteria experience is helpful
- Must reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
EDUCATION:
- High school education or equivalent is preferred
- Must be able to read and write
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS: https://benefits.uhsguest.com/
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Free Meals
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
- and more!
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Liberty Point is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen & pre-hire background checks are required of all new employees.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $15.44 - $23.16 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Food provided
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- [YES or NO] Do you meet the minimum age requirement for this position? (per regulations, all employees must be at least 21 years of age)
- Are you looking for FULL TIME or PART TIME employment?
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ServSafe certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Staunton, VA 24401 (Required)
Work Location: In person
