Cook - PRN
Sierra Tucson
Summary
Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.
Job description
Overview
Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.
Join our team and make a difference! We are seeking a compassionate, dependable PRN Cook to join our behavioral health team. You will prepare meals while helping create a welcoming and supportive dining experience.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- 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.
- ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.
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
- ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility
Company overview
Sierra Tucson is a premier behavioral health treatment center located in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in comprehensive mental health and addiction recovery services. Established as a leading residential treatment facility, Sierra Tucson provides integrated care for a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health issues. The facility is renowned for its holistic approach that combines evidence-based clinical therapies with experiential and wellness modalities. Sierra Tucson offers personalized treatment programs that incorporate psychiatric care, individual and group therapy, family programming, and specialized tracks for trauma, mood disorders, and addiction recovery. The center operates within a serene desert environment that supports healing and recovery, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals. As a respected provider in the behavioral health industry, Sierra Tucson has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals seeking transformative recovery experiences.