Line Cook, Per Diem (Sacramento)

Participates in provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff and guests

• →Assemble and prepare food and snacks as directed
• →Prepares and serves meals for patients, employees and guests
• →Organize and deliver prepared food to patient areas
• →Properly process, store, and prepare food on a tight timeline
• →Maintain high level of kitchen sanitation related to food preparation, dish room activities and employee’s personal hygiene
• →Consistent documentation of food labeling, dating and kitchen procedures
• →Serve behavioral health patients and staff with a friendly and helpful demeanor at all times
• →Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development
• →Performs related duties, as requested
• →Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards
• →Upholds policies and procedures with staff

• Maintain an excellent attendance record

• Comfortable working in a psychiatric hospital environment
• Food Safety Handler Card required within 30 days of employment
• Able to work day, weekend or evening shifts upon 48-hour notice
• Available for on-call shifts
• Willing to be flexible in job assignments to meet patient care needs 
• Work well in a team environment

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life Insurance (Supplemental life, term, and universal plans are also available)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay

• High School degree or equivalent required
• Prefer food service experience in a treatment center, health care or treatment center setting
• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic
• Experience in consistently meeting 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 be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers
• Knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation
• Must be able to work independently, in a result restricted physical environment for extended periods of time

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.  This includes information pertaining to care and dietary requirements as well as confidential internal company information and activities
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions
• Organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good judgment