Cook II

Job Description

Why Psynergy Programs?

At Psynergy, we know that together, we achieve more!

Psynergy Programs (psynergy.org) sets itself apart as the destination-of-choice for residential treatment of chronic mental illness in the state of California. In partnership with twenty-six Counties and Behavioral Health Departments across California, Psynergy provides rehabilitation and specialty mental health services to individuals afflicted with complex and chronic mental illness. We do this in an enriched residential environment where through support, skill-building and treatment clients have created thriving environments and communities of care. Our adjoining outpatient clinics provide and support the highest levels of service to our clients.

We are looking for exceptional team members who can help us build and maintain the highest standards of care in both residential and clinical treatment! Come meet our team!

About You

We are seeking someone who is service driven to work fulltime as part of an amazing team of culinary professionals that creates Farm to Fork wholesome and delicious meals for our clients. You will need:

Full Vaccination against COVID-19 – CA required

High school diploma or GED- required

Great attitude - required

Ability to safely lift 45 pounds and able to stand for a minimum of 4 hours or more - required

Experience working in fine dining restaurants - preferred

Experience grilling, sautéing, braising, stewing and baking - desired

Culinary Arts degree, Apprenticeship or equivalent experience with From-Scratch Cooking - desired

Experience cooking for a minimum of 50 people or more – preferred

We compensate you for your accomplishments and talents! Other qualifications, certifications, degrees including AA, BA earns you more $$ so let us know! – preferred

Your Responsibilities

Supervises at least two cooks to oversee the delivery of food service (breakfast, lunch, dinner and three daily snacks) to individuals diagnosed with a chronic mental illness and living in a large state-licensed residential care facility (up to 70 meals each meal period)

Coordinates, plans, participates in, and supervises the production, preparation and presentation of food derived from seasonal cycle menus

Plans, organizes and monitors controls of food quality, presentation, and service

Supervises the production of all food produced for breakfast, lunch, dinner and three healthy snacks daily

Ensures COVID-19 procedures are followed by dietary staff and staff assisting with serving

Oversee the sanitation and maintenance of kitchen facilities and equipment

Assists Executive Chef with management of budget expenditures as well as expense and operational reports

Managing time and attendance for all food service staff

Ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained at all times

Prepare menus and develop recipes within the respected scope of our seasonal cycle menus

Develop and grow the menu for the dining area while managing and controlling food costs and offering high quality service to the residents and guests

Have ideas or skills that would help our clients? Let us know! We are always looking for individuals with special certifications, skills, trainings, degrees, and compensate competitively for them! (ex: CNA, NVCI, First Aid, CPR, Narcan, SUDS, CADC, ARF/RCFE, CBT, DBT, CBT for Psychosis, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)

Your Pay and Other Benefits

22-29 / hourly

5 years experience required

High quality meal per shift

Gym membership or Peloton reimbursement

Employee discount on products from popular retailers through ticketsatwork.com

401k with up to 5% employer match

Life insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Getting an education? Let us help you pay for it! Up to $2,500 per year

Annual Bonus and Profit Sharing

Bring a friend who also likes to excel and get a $2,500 referral bonus.

Your Trajectory

We are a growing company with facilities in Morgan Hill, Greenfield and Sacramento. Your opportunities with Psynergy are largely set by your own goals and progress. When you join Psynergy, you are joining a company looking for its next leaders and we believe in advancement and building opportunities for our employees! You are rewarded with opportunities and support to excel, a $2,500 annual education stipend/reimbursement, a very competitive wage/salary and growing opportunities.

At Psynergy, you will be offered a professional home where you can build skills, your career and best practices in behavioral health treatment. Join Us!

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

The pay range assigned to this role is based on the geographic location from where the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Full-time