Treatment Program Cook

Dunwoody Behavioral Healthcare, LLC is an evidence-based, client-centered treatment program that offers clients with all levels of need therapeutic interventions in an environment that is warm and welcoming. DBHC offers Residential treatment so that clients can receive care that meets them where they are at and helps them "Be the great person they were always meant to be." We are looking for Cooks who thrive in a team-based, client-centric environment. Is this you? Read on!

Schedule: Full-time, Flex schedule includes weekends. Needing both Morning and Afternoon/Evening cooks. 

• Morning Shift: 6:30am - 2:30pm, hours can be flexible
• Afternoon / Evening Shift: 11:00am - 7:00pm

Pay: $18 - $19/HR

Type: Full-time 
The Cook is a vital member of the Dunwoody Behavioral Healthcare System of Care. The Cook is under the supervision on the Head Chef and is responsible for preparing meals for the clients at the Dunwoody Behavioral Healthcare residential location. The Cook will ensure that quality dishes are served on schedule. The Cook is responsible for creating the menu and ordering supplies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow all Board of Health requirements and the state of Georgia Guidelines.
• Obtains and remains in compliance as a Certified Food Handler.
• Ensure all menus approved and signed by the location dietician.
• Follow nutrition requirements and portion sizes.
• Create and post updated menus for clients.
• Ensure that breakfast items are stocked and prepared.
• Ensure that food temperatures meet requirements, document in the log book.
• Ensure the refrigerator and freezer temperatures meet requirements, document in the log book.
• Ensure the refrigerator and freezer are sanitized and no products past expiration date.
• Ensure all dry good storage products are not past their expiration date.
• Ensure all inventory is secured in a locked storage area.
• Ensure kitchen and appliances are thoroughly cleaned daily.
• Practice ethics and boundaries with clients.
• Report needed maintenance, fault equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately. 
• Must cook and prepare meals for clients following dietary guidelines, meal modification, restrictions per client’s needs.
• Culinary cooking techniques, nutrition and diet therapy knowledge, food and sanitation safety and food waste control.
• Knowledge of time temperature of food preparation and storage.
• Experience with functionality of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Batch scratch food preparation.
• Wears slip-resistant and closed-toe shoes. 
• Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2+ years of culinary experience
• ServSafe Certification

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance