Residential Cook - Cascade Hall

Job Title: Cook FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Residential Administrator

Compensation: $22.70 - $27.59 per hour

To apply, please download and complete the application here.

Here at Community House Mental Health Agency, we strive to provide a supportive family atmosphere in Seattle and King County for people with severe and persistent mental illness. Each person who walks through our door has a unique story, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed and valued.

Our Cascade Hall location has a fantastic opportunity available for a Residential Cook.

Our Cook will work to prepare and coordinate all food services for a 24-hour adult residential treatment facility. They will work closely with a certified dietician to plan nutritious, well-balanced meals in accordance with the WAC Assisted Living Guidelines.

At Community House, we value a strong work-life balance and aim to provide the best support for our workers. As a CHMHA employee, you will have access to a range of unique benefits, such as company-paid medical/dental/vision/disability insurance, a 403B retirement plan with employer match, continuing education credit, a personal unlimited ORCA card, and an employee assistance program with financial, mental, and legal assistance.

SCHEDULE

The available shift for this role is Saturday-Monday, 9:00AM-7:00PM (30 hours).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan nutritious, well balanced meals per WAC 246-316-170 and in consultation with a certified dietician
• Maintain all health practices and sanitation guidelines per agency kitchen standards
• Maintain a sanitary and organized kitchen including routine cleaning of appliances and equipment
• Post weekly menu plan for residents and file all menus for a minimum of 6 months
• Arrange for food pick-up at the donation sites
• Order food supplies on weekly basis
• Ensure menu supplies and preparation directions for other staff who cook
• Keep agency kitchen checklist per facility guidelines
• Encourage resident help in kitchen operations including meal preparation, clean-up, and dishwashing as part of agency life skills training
• Maintain records in keeping with agency guidelines
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, community meetings, and trainings/conferences when on duty and as assigned
• Review daily log and documents after each shift and communicate other staff members of any emergency situations
• Provide immediate crisis intervention and resolution as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Current Food Handlers card
• Ability to work non-traditional schedule as required by the residential facility including holidays as assigned
• Have legible handwriting
• Ability to do simple mathematics
• Ability to read and comprehend agency policy and procedures
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record to use agency vehicles

ACKNOWLEGEMENT STATEMENT:

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read this job description and understand what is expected of me in this position.