Cook - Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of foods, including special diets. Work involves cooking within recipe and menu requirements and under the supervision of the Director of Food Services.

• Cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served.
• Ensures proper cooking temperatures for foods.
• Knowledge of medically necessary textures for patients.
• Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Knowledge of Nevada Food Health code requirements.
• Cleans, cuts, and cooks meat, fish, and poultry.
• Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures.
• Adheres to all appropriate sanitation and safety.
• Understands and provides required substitutions or modifications in meals for patients whose special needs restrict their diets.
• Helps with tracking meal counts for monthly report.
• Takes inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Washes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
• Monitors all equipment temperature and all hot and cold food temperatures.
• Logs all food holding temperatures and serving temperatures.
• Monitors production levels to minimize waste without compromising proper food service levels.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years’ cooking experience in a Healthcare environment preferred
• Prior experience in hospital food service preferred.
• Valid Serve Safe Certification required or able to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Knowledgeable on state and local code requirements for food service establishments.
• Ability to prepare food combinations that add interest, contrast, and variety to a menu.
• Knowledge of appropriate safe food-handling techniques.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change.

Benefits

We proudly offer the following benefits available 1st of the month following just one month of employment:

• Competitive rates
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive package of benefits to include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Life, Pet, Identity Theft Insurance
• 401k
• Generous paid time off
• Short Term and Long Term Disability