Cook (Per Diem) (Weekend)

As a Cook for Aurora Behavioral Health Care you will participate in the provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff, and guests.

*Pay Range: $21/hr. to $25/hr.

Work Schedule: Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares meals for patients, employees, medical staff, and visitors
• Preps ingredients for meals and catering events
• Cleans work area as necessary or assigned
• Accepts and reconciles deliveries and puts away stock
• Participates in activities which enhance professional growth, and development Complies with facility safety, infection control, and security program

Skills:

• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic
• Must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish all food preparation at specified serving time
• Must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer service interactions
• Must be able to adjust recipes to achieve desired results
• Must be able to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products
• Ability to read, convert and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe adjustments
• Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers Knowledge of the essential hygiene factors involved in food preparation
• Knowledge of cleansing products and the appropriate methods of cleansing a variety of surfaces
• Must be able to work independently, in a restricted physical environment for extended periods of time
• Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently. Must have skills in maintaining information as highly confidential

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 years’ experience preferred

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Sick Pay
• Employee Discount Opportunities