$16/HourCook

POSITION SUMMARY: The Cook is responsible for providing the best possible nutritional experience for our clients possible. The Cook is responsible for assembling delicious meals and monitoring the experience of the clients. Under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager, the Cook is responsible for ensuring quality food handling, preparation and efficiency are kept in the highest regard. The Cook will work with the Kitchen Assistances to ensure all needed tasks are efficiently completed.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with Cook on meal plans, schedules, grocery shopping as well as other kitchen and food preparation related items.

2. Prepare all breakfast lunch and dinner meals in an appetizing and timely manner as scheduled in the Culinary Menu.

3. Provide a safe, secure and clean kitchen area for staff and clients.

4. Prepare all food supplies including snacks; ready for the daily needs of Mountain Springs Recovery.

5. Provide direction and leadership in kitchen.

6. Report any incidences related to kitchen issues.

7. Respond to emergencies and initiates action as required.

8. Discuss significant events/behaviors or complaints involving client’s activities with and Cook.

9. Participate in staff meetings and training.

10. Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies

11. Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces) - Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

12. Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions

13. Clean up station and take care of leftover food

14. Stock inventory appropriately

15. Be fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policy of Mountain Springs Recovery and participates as assigned in fire and disaster drills.

16. Perform other duties as assigned and which relate to the success of Mountain Springs Recovery and the Care, Comfort, and Happiness of our clients.