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Mount Regis Center

Facility Cook Sign-on Bonus $500

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$34,500 / year median in Virginia

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Pay Range:
$17.10-$22.98
  • Must be able to cook for 125+ people at each meal & have experience cooking at a facility
  • We have FUN at work!
Monthly drawings Monthly events Monthly snacks/treats Employee of the Month/Quarter/Year with gifts/treats Spirit Weeks and more! Career Advancement Opportunities Available! Benefits Medical (three tiers) Dental Vision STD (employer paid) LTD Life Insurance (employer paid) 401k Tuition Reimbursement 10 eight-hour Vacation Days 24 hours Personal Time 6 eight-hour Sick Days 6 eight-hour Extended Sick Days Paid holidays (if you work the holiday or not!) 1.5x your hourly rate for working a recognized holidays Criminal History We're licensed through the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, which means we follow their standards for criminal history and hiring criteria. If you have a criminal history, please review the barrier crimes to ensure that you're eligible for employment at our facility.
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PURPOSE STATEMENT
Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals. Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
  • Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
  • Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
  • Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
  • Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
  • Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
  • Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
  • Two or more years' experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
  • ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. MTRGS

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans