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Job Title:

Full-Time Mental Health Facility Cook

Division/Program:

Crisis Residential Unit

Starting Compensation:

17.11 - 20.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Inpatient facility in Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday to Thursday 6 am - 2:30 pm

Why Join Our Team? 

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities:
  • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
  • Career development programs designed to help you grow.
  • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

This position is eligible for our Commuter Benefit Program for:

• This position is eligible for commuter benefits for those who travel more than 20 miles one way from their residence to their work location.

• Eligible employees approved for the Commuter Benefit Program will receive $200 per month for regular full-time employees and $100 per month for regular part-time employees

What you bring to SBHG:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience preparing therapeutic diets preferred. Or, Six (6) months housekeeping experience in a hospital, hotel, motel or similar work environment.
• License or Certification Valid California Driver's License

How you will make a difference:

• Prepares food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Maintains logs such as cleaning logs, temperature logs, etc.
• Cleans and disinfect kitchen and other facility areas.
• Conducts and assists both large and small activity groups.
• Assists in teaching and educating clients in ADLs.
• Transports clients as needed in facility vehicle.

Division/Program Overview:

• 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
• 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
• Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
• Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
• Medication evaluation and support services

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

CenCalJobs@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 16.50 - 23.03. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.