Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
The Cook prepares and serves quality meals to clients in our mental health, rehabilitation or treatment facilities, while adhering to dietary needs.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares daily meals within established menu parameters
- Serves daily meals to clients
- Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils as required
- Maintains kitchen sanitation, including sweeping and mopping of floors each shift
- Maintains "clean as you go" policy within work areas
- Adheres to established HACCP guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Intermediate level of culinary equipment operation skills requiredKnowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to food preparation and storage, use of kitchen utensils, and clean up materials used in a kitchenAbility to identify the needs / concerns of clients, and determine potential solutions, resolve, or redirect as appropriate is requiredAbility to work with and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information such as client care, medical-related information, or finances is requiredIntermediate oral / written communication and decision-making skills requiredBasic understanding of addiction / recovery and / or willingness to learn, requiredJob Qualifications and Requirements
Education :
High School Diploma or GEDAssociate’s or bachelor’s degree, preferredExperience :
2+ years' experience cooking in a restaurant / hotel or similar setting requiredExperience in Healthcare Food Services preferredCPR / First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR / First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.Applicable State Requirements
Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening, fingerprinting, drug testing, health screening, driving, insurance, CPR / Basic First Aid and license / credential verificationsCurrent and valid Food Handlers Certification, requiredPhysical Requirements of Position
Talking : Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quicklyHearing : Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary informationRepetitive motion : Frequent and regular use of the wrists, hands, and fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and handsSeeing : Visual acuteness necessary for the proper preparation of mealsPhysical : Constant standing and walking; occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.; occasional kneeling, stooping, and bending at the waist; occasional climbing stairs and balancing.