Cook - Behavioral Health Facility - Near Downtown Seattle

Overview Opportunities abound at SOUND SOUND Behavioral Health is growing, and we are hiring an experienced cook to prepare breakfast and lunch for our clients at our Belltown location! This cook will support our Clean Start program, which includes daily therapeutic groups, hot meals, hygiene facilities, laundry services, referrals to community resources, and more. Clean Start is a low-barrier drop-in center located in Sound's Belltown clinic. SOUND is one of King County's most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area's most vulnerable populations. This is a part-time position, working 30 hours per week. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-2:00pm. Location: 2329 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (4th & Battery St.) Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced meals twice per day for clients, following health and safety regulations. Prepares and supplies food to remote sites for clients, following safety and health regulations. Monitors food portions. Follows recipe cards to prepare meals, increasing or decreasing quantities as necessary. Prepares special menus based on consumer medical needs as directed by the Kitchen Supervisor. Prepares food for special company events as directed by the Kitchen Supervisor. Cleans kitchen as necessary during the work day. Works with consumers in a rehabilitative mode in the absence of the Kitchen Supervisor. Participates in team member meetings, individual supervision, and assigned committees, as required. Maintains ethical and competent consumer and peer relationships in the delivery of service. Complies with all applicable federal, state, and county laws and regulations, and Sound policies and procedures. Performs all job duties in accordance with OSHA and company-designated safety and health regulations. Performs other duties as assigned KEY WORK RELATIONSHIPS Establishes and maintains positive, ethical, and professional working relationships with clinical team members, clients, and outside organizations. Relates to a wide variety of people, including members of ethnic and sexual minority populations, and is respectful of individual and cultural differences. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Ability to work with individuals who are navigating recovery and/or experiencing mental illness. Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Good communication skills. Flexible to change. Prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively. Demonstrate initiative and be willing to learn new skills. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. One year of food service experience (to include cooking) in a restaurant or a healthcare setting is preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS Must be able to obtain Food Handler's permit within 30 days of employment. Must be able to obtain CPR certification within 30 days of employment. Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record preferred. Must successfully pass criminal background checks. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The individual will be required to work in a kitchen and dining room, serving food and cleaning as needed. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential position functions. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Team members will be required to follow any other position-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis. Perks at Sound! All Team Members at Sound working 40 hours per week will be eligible for the following benefits: 100% Paid Medical & Dental Insurance Full time Team Member and child(ren) coverage until child's 26th birthday Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available (team member pays full cost) Paid Life Insurance 2x annual salary + additional $25,000 Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary) 100% premiums paid by Sound 18 Days of Paid Rest and Relaxation (Vacation) - beginning first year 12 Days of Paid Sick Leave 9 Days of Paid Holidays Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care (limited) and dependent day care costs (pre-tax) Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) The Standard Sound retirement plan: 401(k) plan (organization contribution) - Sound contributes 3% to team members plan even if you don't. Team members are 100% vested; team members may contribute to their own plan Paid Training Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Free Supervision Hours - Washington State Licensure Service Award - at 5,10,15,20 & 25 years of service Compensation: $23.11 - $24.29 per hour #IND #IND