Reference #: 9310802 About Jefferson Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson. Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily. The facility cook is responsible for the organization and operation of an industrial kitchen by managing all aspects of supervising and executing food preparation. The cook is responsible for ensuring all food service functions at the residential facility are executed in a safe environment.This includes menu planning, purchasing, preparation, distribution and record keeping consistent with quality/budgetary objectives of the agency. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Oversee food service for approximately twenty women and their children. This includes creating and planning weekly menus with the assistance of the women to help them learn meal planning, budgeting, and healthy nutrition for themselves and their children. Educate and provide hands on training to the women on healthy nutrition and preparation of meals for their life stage as well as their children. Manage food storage, proper refrigeration and inventory control of food and household supplies. This includes restocking items as needed, insuring that equipment is kept in good working order, repaired when needed, and always in compliance with appropriate local health inspection requirements. Responsible to teach psychoeducational groups on food basics, nutrition, and meal preparation. I teracts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the University. EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GEDCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION: Valid Driverrsquo;s License required ServSafe certification requiredEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Three years food preparation and handling experience, or Culinary certificate, or Bachelor degree in related field required. Experience with menu planning and execution for large groups preferred.

As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.