Cook

Position: Cook The Cook is responsible for the overall management of the kitchen which includes providing nutritional daily meals in an organized environment and supervision and implementation of sanitary standards, food preparation and delivery systems.

Essential Duties

Ensure food is ordered, received, cooked and served. Ensure that inventory is maintained. Maintain that the kitchen is always sanitary, meeting health code regulations. Ensure that client population is trained in proper sanitary procedures. Ensure that client population is trained in various food preparation responsibilities.

Prepare menu in accordance with weekly cycle menu. Maintain recipe records/production records. Inspect food deliveries. Ensure that a daily closing procedure is followed. Ensure that a monthly inventory and order is sent to NYS Office of General Services. Ensure that all documentation pertaining to the operation of the food services department is kept on file as pertaining to regulations.

Ensure that all equipment is cleaned daily and is in operational condition. Make suggestions for new ideas concerning menus. Order and prepare any food items for special events, i.e., banquets, out of house trips, etc. Minimum Requirements: Minimum of High School diploma required. Certification in safe food handling required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a health care, school or social service setting Experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems a plus Knowledge of State & Federal health requirements as they pertain to food preparation & storage