Cook NEW Crisis Receiving Center

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Lynchburg VA 24504

Position Summary:

The Cook will assist in planning meals; ordering and restocking food beverages and kitchen supplies; ensuring that food meets Horizons high-quality standards; the serving of customers; and maintenance of a clean kitchen and dining area. The Cook provides meals to consumers residing in the Horizon Detox Unit Crisis Stabilization Unit and the Recovery House.

Required Education and Experience:

• Knowledge skills and abilities equivalent to that of a high school graduate are required.
• An equivalent combination of training and personal experience that provides the needed knowledge skills and abilities is required.
• Experience in institutional foodservice and menu planning is preferred.

Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of food preparation best practices cooking techniques and sanitation standards; Knowledge of the principles procedures techniques trends and literature related to food safety and compliance with VAs Health Departments regulations; Knowledge of daily dietary requirements for individuals in recovery to ensure every meal is healthy and nutritional; Skills to communicate effectively in order to facilitate excellent customer service; and available to work modified schedules (weekends holiday etc.) as required; Ability to drive and must possess a valid drivers license. May be required to travel to different Horizon work sites during the day based on operational needs or provide admin support at other locations; Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment; Ability to promote positive collaborative and professional working relations among customers and co-workers.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

Were proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia while several options exist for life health dental and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizons annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizons clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)