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Job Title:

On-Call Dietary Cook (Household Cook)

Division/Program:

(Adult 24/7 Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit

Starting Compensation:

17.11 - 20.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

On-Call

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

What you bring:

• 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.
• Six (6) months housekeeping experience in a hospital, hotel, motel or similar work environment.
• Valid California Driver's License required and must meet Agency driver eligibility criteria.

How you will make a difference

• Ability to follow menus and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to find appropriate alternatives for clients who have reported allergies, special diets, limitations, and/or are refusing foods
• Establish and maintain good time management to ensure meals are served at correct times and temperatures
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel and clients.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen and dining area according to current infection control practices
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and cleans floor surfaces
• Cleans and dusts furniture, closets, telephones, and vents.
• 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 16.90 - 23.03. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.