Job Summary:
Under the supervision the Operations Manager and Executive Director, the Cook is responsible for making sure clients are served three meals a day that meet the nutritional requirements required by the State Arizona.
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma and/or GED
- A combination relevant education and work experience totaling a minimum one year
- Must be at least 21 years age
- Must be able to pass e-verify and background check
- Must possess and maintain current ServSafe certifications
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Models appropriate behavior physical and emotional boundaries with patients and coworkers
- Maintains a clean and orderly environment in all patient, staff and facility areas
- Personally performs food preparation, cooking activities and clean up
- Follows correct procedures for food receiving and food storage
- Follows protocol for food handling, preparation and distribution
- Organizes and determines delivery dates food and supplies from storage areas to meet daily menu requirements
- Maintains food inventory by monitoring incoming supplies for quality and quantity; notes food surplus and ensures stock rotation
- Ensures that sanitation, and safety standards meet the requirements applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations
- Inspects food supplies for deterioration, and reports findings to immediate supervisor
- Assures that food will not be prepared too far in advance and that the meal schedules will be met
- Abides by all portion control, serving temperatures, food quality and sanitary procedures
Professional Demeanor:
- Maintains professional and ethical conduct at all times
- Maintains professional appearance and behavior
- Adheres to company dress code
- Attends all required training and maintains all certifications
- Upholds the policies and procedures of the agency
Physical and Emotional Health Requirements:
Must be without physical or emotional limitations that would impair the ability to fulfill the functions of the position, including freedom from substance abuse. The work environment is that characteristic of residential behavioral health treatment services. Must be able to stand, sit, and travel to all areas of the facility and meetings as necessary; as well as read, write and comprehend the English language. Must be able to pass a Tuberculosis screening (TB test).
