Cook

We are hiring for:

Cook

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

Assists in the preparation, cooking, service, and delivery of food and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and storage areas with minimal supervision.

Pay: $14.00

Shift 12pm -830pm 40 hour a week, every other weekend

Requirements : 

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.   

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with preparation of food for cooking which includes using recipes, measuring, mixing, and planning cooking schedules and sanitation.
• Prepares servings which include proportioning/portion control.
• Ensures that kitchen area, storage areas, and equipment are clean and orderly at all times.
• Ensures that food is stored, labeled and rotated properly.
• Checks trays to assure proper service of diet according to diet order.
• Ensures that food is prepared and served in a timely manner
• Delivers food throughout main facility when necessary. Uses own initiative to do related duties as necessary.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Assessment system; Mealtime Assessment, Environmental Assessment; Interaction Assessment and Third Shift Assessment.
• Keeps Lead Cook informed of problems in the department (i.e. equipment and staff issuers) Informs Lead Cook of foods needed.

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included: Regularly required to lift 30 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 50lbs.    Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.  Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  Required to regularly stand and walk.  Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.  Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.