Kitchen Associate (Full-Time)
Summary
Prepares and serves meals in a healthcare facility kitchen, ensuring food safety and cleanliness while adhering to dietary restrictions and standardized recipes.
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Summary:
In accordance with department policies and procedures, the cook is responsible for the preparation and serving of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner; operating and cleaning kitchen equipment; and maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen and service areas.
Address: 600 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Shift: 11:00am - 7:00pm working weekends
Pay: $16 - $17/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares, cooks and serves food in accordance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepares high-quality food according to standardized menus and recipes to meet production needs and meal service schedules.
- Maintains an organized, clean and safe environment in the kitchen at all times.
- Complies with food safety standards and guidelines during all phases of food handling.
- Adheres to portion control by using standardized recipes and proper utensils for measurement.
- Accurately determines quantities of food to be prepared. Prepares meals that meet the needs of clients with diet restrictions.
- Completes all required documentation including but not limited to food and equipment temperature logs.
- Washes and sanitizes dishes, utensils and equipment, and returns to proper storage areas as requested.
- Performs daily and/or scheduled cleaning tasks as assigned.
- Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures; reports needed maintenance and faulty equipment to supervisor immediately.
- Assists in assuring the proper receiving, rotating and storage of food and supplies.
- Maintains excellent customer service and resolves client concerns in a professional manner.
- Promptly reports workplace accidents, injuries, incidents, or illnesses.
- Completes required trainings and mandatory training hours.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education/Experience:
- ServSafe Certification Previous food service experience preferred.
- High School Diploma required.
Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.