Residential Cook

Position ConceptPrepare all food items as required by menus and recipes supplied, observing all standards of quality assurance, sanitation and safety. Additionally, assist in the cleanup and storage of food and food related items in the kitchenEssential FunctionsReview menu and check with senior cook or production sheet for possible substitutions or preparation needed.Cook as required any soups, meat, or alternate entrée items, vegetables, desserts or other items.Set up pass-through windows as necessary.Prepare any dessert or bread needed for the next day as required by senior cook.Put away and date any leftover food as necessary to assure health and safety standards are met.Wash cooking utensils including pots and pans as necessary."Clean as you go" to prevent accidents and for a tidy appearance. Clean up after each operation before starting another procedure. Keep work areas clean.Wash dishes used in meals and meal preparation and put away clean dishes.Wash and dry client clothing and washable facility items using laundry appliances as appropriate. Ensure isolation of contaminated clothing and bedding are maintained until washed.Clean office areas including staff restrooms. Sweep kitchen floor a minimum of after each meal period and mop kitchen floor a minimum of once per day. Additional kitchen floor maintenance to be performed as needed.Position SpecificationsEducation:High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be able to read and use math at a level sufficient to prepare food from recipes/instructions. ServSafe certification strongly preferred. Based on state contractual requirements, ability to obtain ServSafe certification may be required as a condition of continued employment.Experience: Six months experience in volume cookery with experience in food preparation techniques, as well as sanitation and safety procedures required.Skills:Must be able to read recipes and perform mathematical calculations to assure proper portions and inventory control. Basic knowledge of nutritional and sanitary guidelines in food preparation and delivery. Maintain effective working relations with supervisory personnel, co-workers, ability to project a positive, concerned image to staff and clients.Physical Demands:Able to stand/walk for long periods of time. Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds while stocking shelves and pulling food for preparation. Must be free of communicable diseases as required by the state to the extent that knowledge is attainable under federal law.Other: Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver's license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request:https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/ Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalCopy & paste the link into your browser: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.Copy & paste the link into your browser:https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/self-id-formsEckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.