Full-time Cook

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location:Veterans and First Responders Treatment Program - Saranac Lake, NY

Position:Full-time Cook

Shift/schedule:Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm

Pay Range:$17.00/hour to $21.00/hour

Position Summary:Performs food service and preparation activities in accordance with SJATRC's policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Education and Training:High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience and Work Knowledge:Special study in food preparation. Two years' experience in an institutional setting.

Physical Demands:Some lifting of medium weights. Ability to stand in working positions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts quality food preparation activities to achieve desired menu.
• Assures safety and cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Monitors inventory and reports discrepancies and utilization trends.
• Prepares appetizing and nutritional meals as directed.
• Responsible for overall cleanliness of the kitchen, coolers, storerooms and dining room areas.
• Organize the coolers and the storerooms in preparation for incoming orders.
• Plan, prepare and pack meals for various day trips.
• Confers with on-duty cooks to see if assistance is needed in the preparation of meals or special events.
• Report any problem with residents to the Dietary Director or the appropriate clinical staff.
• Responsible for the set-up, breakdown and preparation of dietary services at various training sessions.
• Communicates effectively with staff and residents.
• Performs additional duties as requested by the Dietary Director.
• Responsible for and instructs the assigned residents as to the proper way of executing their assigned duties