Cook

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description: This position is responsible for complete food production and service at a residential facility. The cook is also responsible for menu planning, food shopping, and cooking for up to 10 adults in a short-term, psychiatric, residential setting.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location:  Exton, PA

Program:  Valley Creek Crisis Center, Residential Crisis Intervention Program

Pay Rate:  $18+/hour 

Job Functions:

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to price food and supplies
• Applying and maintaining high standards in cleanliness for kitchen and food prep equipment
• Applying and maintaining high standards for meal production
• Ability to plan and prepare meals on a quantity basis 
• Knowledge of the proper care and use of modern kitchen utensils and equipment
• Knowledge and utilization of a wide variety of cooking ingredients
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements: 

Experience:  Experience as a cook in a food production operation

Education:  High School Diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification:  None Required

Clearances:  Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.  Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.