Cook

• Benefits that start day 1!

• Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours, Day Shift

Responsibilities;

• Plans and/or follows a weekly menu consisting of well-balanced nutritious meals that meet USDA requirements ensuring proper taste and temperature.

• Prepares appetizing, healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks; meeting all meal schedules. 

• Transports food from Transitions to TTC ensuring quality and 

• Inspects all food for quality and quantity prior to serving. 

• Prepares meals for special events and Holidays.

• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste.

• Responsible for set up and clean-up of food production; adheres to kitchen cleanliness and sanitary guidelines as directed by the local board of health.

• Responsible for opening and closing kitchen and ensuring the food is properly stored. 

• In collaboration with the Program Director, orders and maintains supplies. 

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with food suppliers.

• Meets with direct supervisor for regular supervision meetings and comes prepared to meeting. 

Qualifications;

• High School diploma or GED with a minimum of three years relevant work experience.

• Valid Driver's license in good standing preferred.

• Must have documented evidence of training in such related areas as nutrition/menu planning in an institutional setting. Provision of any health documentation that might be required by regulatory agencies (Serve Safe certification, Allergy Awareness certification etc.).

• Must demonstrate ability to relate to a substance abuse treatment population in a sensitive manner, an interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting.