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Cook - Behavioral Health 208
Bend, OR
Job Description
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
Deschutes Recovery Center is a Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) serving 16 individuals with mental illness, ages, 18+, who are transitioning from the State Hospital or other secure facilities to a community-based program.
Full Time (4 days/32 hours); PM 10:00 am - 6:30 pm; Friday - Monday
Expected starting wage range is $17 - $21. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cook is responsible for the ordering, preparation, cooking and serving of food to members served. This includes seasoning and cooking meat, fish, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures
Creates menus and orders necessary food supplies to accommodate a variety of dietary requests
Participates in and supervises the following food preparation activities: washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning
Prepares food for special therapeutic diets
Receives and monitors food deliveries against requisitions and invoices
Takes active steps to avoid food waste
Solely responsible for the efficient running of the dietary program
Ensures that the cleaning and maintenance program is consistently adhered to
Confers and collaborates with the Nursing Department regarding both regular and modified diet preparation
Demonstrates knowledge of CPI principles and uses CPI concepts to manage aggressive behavior
Plans and facilitates cooking schedules to ensure that food is ready at the specified time
Monitors food items, storage rooms, refrigerators and other equipment to ensure that appropriate sanitary conditions are consistently adhered to
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Two (2) years of experience in food production and knowledge of therapeutic diets
High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent
Experience in the use of institutional kitchen equipment such as steam tables, stoves, refrigerators and freezers
Knowledge of nutritional principles in the preparation of regular and therapeutic diets
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Preferred:
Experience in a health care setting
SKILLS
The ability to read, write and speak English is essential, as is the willingness to work with disabled adults
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
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Deschutes Recovery Center is a Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) serving 16 individuals with mental illness, ages, 18+, who are transitioning from the State Hospital or other secure facilities to a community-based program.
Full Time (4 days/32 hours); PM 10:00 am - 6:30 pm; Friday - Monday
Expected starting wage range is $17 - $21. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cook is responsible for the ordering, preparation, cooking and serving of food to members served. This includes seasoning and cooking meat, fish, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures
Creates menus and orders necessary food supplies to accommodate a variety of dietary requests
Participates in and supervises the following food preparation activities: washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning
Prepares food for special therapeutic diets
Receives and monitors food deliveries against requisitions and invoices
Takes active steps to avoid food waste
Solely responsible for the efficient running of the dietary program
Ensures that the cleaning and maintenance program is consistently adhered to
Confers and collaborates with the Nursing Department regarding both regular and modified diet preparation
Demonstrates knowledge of CPI principles and uses CPI concepts to manage aggressive behavior
Plans and facilitates cooking schedules to ensure that food is ready at the specified time
Monitors food items, storage rooms, refrigerators and other equipment to ensure that appropriate sanitary conditions are consistently adhered to
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Two (2) years of experience in food production and knowledge of therapeutic diets
High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent
Experience in the use of institutional kitchen equipment such as steam tables, stoves, refrigerators and freezers
Knowledge of nutritional principles in the preparation of regular and therapeutic diets
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Preferred:
Experience in a health care setting
SKILLS
The ability to read, write and speak English is essential, as is the willingness to work with disabled adults
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
jeid-018eafc422542b459e982f806c3acace
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 years
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