Cook

Summary/Objective:

To prepare daily menus within sanitary, safety and time guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assumes responsibility for items cooked and served.
• Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation guidelines.
• Maintains sufficient food levels during service times according to daily census.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area including but not limited to walk in, reach in refrigerators, tables, shelves, grills, ovens, fryer’s, steamer, racks, and sinks.
• Correctly stores, handles and rotates food items.
• Has an understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all kitchen equipment.
• Assist in the correct storage of food items during delivery.
• Report all repair needs to supervisor.
• Handle foods in a manner that is consistent with Safe Serv and local authority guidelines.
• Comply with department’s dress code.
• Any other job related task as assigned by your supervisor.
• Uphold all Origins Texas Recovery Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain client/potential client confidentiality in accordance with Origins’ Policy.

Education/ Experience/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.
• Culinary degree or at least two (2) years working experience in a similar position.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• If in recovery, one (1) year continuous sobriety is preferred.
• Must produce and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with Driving Standards Policy.
• Hold a valid Safe Serv staff handler certificate.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to stay focused and productive in a demanding environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• A varied knowledge of different cuisines and basic nutrition.
• A basic computer knowledge.
• A commitment to serve quality food with quality service.
• Ability to problem solve, be organized and self-motivated.
• Offer polite friendly customer service.
• Must be able to use basic tools pertaining to position.
• Must be flexible with schedule to provide emergency and overtime service at times during unscheduled work hours.