Cook

Come be a part of the Salvation Army Mission at the Portland Adult Rehabilitation Center!

Overview :

The Cook will prepare and cook food, uphold health and safety standards, and track inventory.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensure that all menus are followed, food is properly prepared, and all meals are served on time.
• Maintain safe and sanitary conditions in the kitchen, dining room, and all related storage areas.
• Ensure that all personnel understand the need for personal hygiene.
• Ensure that food is properly rotated and leftovers used as quickly as possible.
• Maintain a posted schedule to ensure kitchen is adequately staffed at all times to meet the workload.
• Ensure that the breakfast menu is being followed and morning assignments are completed.
• Enforce kitchen dress code and rules of conduct at all times.
• Prepare and cook food; assist in preparations, as needed, alongside staff.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all food and related kitchen supplies.
• Ensure the security of the kitchen, stock and the entire food serving areas. Nothing is to be taken out of these areas without the express permission of the Administrator(s).
• Check freezers and refrigerators daily for proper temperature and expiration of unused food to be placed on menu (food can spoil if left too long or temperature is not maintained properly).
• Assist supervisor with time cards for beneficiaries and employees.
• Attend staff meetings as required by the Administrator(s).
• Assist in the planning and determining of the quantity of food needed.
• Provide special attention and guidance to beneficiaries in the program.
• This  position  will  support  the  work  therapy  program  component  of  The  Salvation  Army  Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing to beneficiaries; an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision (as directed by Supervisor).
• Other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor and / or Administrator(s).

Qualifications :

Weekend hours.

About The Salvation Army Portland ARC :

For more than 100 years, The Salvation Army has operated rehabilitation facilities across the country that provide help and hope to individuals with a variety of problems, including issues relating to substance abuse. Our charitable residential programs offer spiritual, emotional, and social assistance in an environment designed to help participants live healthy, fulfilling lives.