Cook

Job Description: The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality, visually appealing, nutritious meals and snacks while maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation and safety of the food preparation and storage environment, to include but not limited to responsibilities for: obtaining and maintaining a current and State-specific license to provide food service, food preparation, cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces, and post-meal cleaning, sanitation, and storage. About the Company: Broadstep has been a leader in providing a continuum of physical, emotional, and mental support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), mental illness, and co-occurring disorders for over 45 years.    Broadstep’s South Carolina programs are inpatient treatment facilities that offer compassionate care and highly individualized treatment provided by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, therapists and direct caregivers. South Carolina offers a continuum of services and is CARF accredited. Go to https://www.broadstep.com/ to learn more about the company.   Job Type: Onsite, Full-time 9am-6pm    Location:  Simpsonville, SC   Job Duties: Follow the established dietician-approved menu for all meals (3 meals a day); Obtain census for total number of meals needed and identify the number and type of modified diets for each meal; Achieve the appropriate cooking and holding temperature for all cooked animal foods, vegetables and fruit according to FDA standards; Prepare snacks on trays and place in the cooler for staff to disperse according to the programs schedule; Ensure the storage of all food items, including labeling with the item identification, dating the item, and discarding food that passes the expiration date; Sanitize the work surfaces using best-practice sanitation methods; Prevent cross contamination by utilizing hand and utensil washing as required by State licensing standards; Maintain compliance with proper food handling practices (i.e., gloves, hairnet)   Ensure the completion of all daily cleaning tasks per cleaning schedule and initial the cleaning schedule when the task is completed; Report any problems with the equipment, menu, and supplies to the Director of Facilities Management;   Job Requirements:    High School Diploma or GED At least 1 year of experience in food preparation and handling  Experience working in a healthcare facility such as assisted living, hospital cafeteria, etc. preferred Food Handler’s Certificate preferred;  Company will pay for online licensure   What We Offer: Dayforce Wallet: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked before payday! Paid Time Off:  Vacation and Sick Paid Holidays Medical/Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) retirement savings program Life Insurance Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities   #SC-O   EEO Statement: Broadstep, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.