The Cook is a non-exempt position responsible for preparing meals for clients at the Adult Residential Treatment and Stabilization Program (ARTS) in accordance with health and dietary requirements.
Responsibilities: • Review daily posted menus and prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner • Prepare meals according to modified diets and controlled portion sizes, and serve clients in a neat and attractive manner • Prepare meals for special functions or holidays • Operate equipment such as stove, grill, conventional oven, microwave, food processor, and meat slicer in a safe manner • Record all menu changes with the approval of the Food Service Coordinator and ensure timely completion of all order forms • Clean equipment properly according to correct procedures and keep the workstation and store room clean and organized • Respond to emergencies and notify applicable parties as needed, including emergency services
Qualifications: • High school graduate or equivalent and one year of cooking experience in a large-scale restaurant or healthcare setting, preferred • Food certification highly desirable; must obtain and maintain certification as a ServSafe Manager and in CPR and First Aid • Ability to endure short, intermittent, and prolonged periods of standing, and to lift and/or carry equipment and supplies up to 60 lbs. • Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole/French highly recommended to meet the language demands of most clients • Proof of immunization for Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 doses), Influenza (1 dose yearly), and Tdap (1 dose)
Compensation: $18.77 per hour, plus $.50 per hour for second shift hours and $1.00 per hour for weekend hours
Benefits: 15 PTO days per year, 13 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, healthcare concierge, financial wellness program, dependent care FSA, immediate eligibility for a 403(b) savings plan with 25% match, supplementary accident and hospital indemnity insurance, paid life/AD&D insurance, and mileage reimbursement