Job Details

Job Details

Job Location
Yakima, WA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High school diploma or GED

Salary Range
$18.00 - $22.50 Hourly

Job Shift
Day

Description

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Cook?
The main responsibility of a Cook is to plan and prepare nutritional meals for residents of the assigned 16-bed inpatient facility. Cooks oversee the daily operation of the kitchen, including placing orders, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and following all food safety guidelines. This position is best suited to someone who is highly organized, able to work independently, and has previous kitchen experience. This is a temporary position to start immediately, with an anticipated duration of 4-6 weeks. There is a possibility of longer duration or the position becoming permanent, but it is not guaranteed. The schedule for this role is Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 7am-6pm.

Cook duties may include:

• planning, preparing, & serving well-balanced meals for clients
• coordinating with a dietary consultant on a regular basis to ensure clients' nutritional needs are being met
• cleaning and organizing kitchen area and all kitchen equipment, including requesting repairs or replacement as needed
• strictly following all food safety rules to prevent cross-contamination and food-borne illness
• preparing menus and ordering food & supplies
• completing all required documentation regarding recipes, menus, food orders, meals served, special diets, etc.
• coaching other staff on food preparation and work safety, as appropriate

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Six months of related kitchen and cooking experience
• Must have Food Handler's permit
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Financial incentives to further employee education

Equal Opportunity Employer

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.