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FOOD SERVICE WORKER

COOK

REPORTS TO: FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR

QUALIFICATIONS:   Basic culinary skills, good organization and communication skills, self-motivated.

JOB SUMMARY: The food service worker is responsible for ensuring an adequate food preparation.

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:  All employees of Transitions, Inc. are required to:

BOTH

• To arrive on time for their scheduled shift

• To contact their supervisor as soon as possible if unable to work a 

      scheduled shift.

• To maintain a professional attitude and atmosphere through strict    

      adherence to the Transitions Code of Ethics, Non-Fraternization policy,

      Infection Control Policy, Fire-Safety Policy, Drug Free Workplace     

      standards, dress code, etc. as outlined in the Personnel Policies and   

      Appendixes

• To uphold and maintain the Personnel Policies (including appendixes)

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:  It is essential that the kitchen food service worker:

• Remain alert, awake and attentive throughout his/her shift

• Communicate, (both oral and written) with other staff, staff from outside 

      agencies or supply sources, the public, and emergency personnel.

• Adhere to all sanitation rules in accordance with county and state food 

      service regulations

• Remain aware and cognizant of client activity and activities within the house 

      and monitor signs of client sobriety through visual, auditory and olfactory   

      observation.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

BOTH

• Maintains inventory of all needed supplies including but not limited to menu 

      items snacks, drinks and special needs items for clients   

      (weekday/weekend)

Kitchen

• Prepares pre-determined weekday lunches and dinners as needed

• Monitors cleanliness of kitchen, pantry and cafeteria.

Both

• Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in services including food 

      service certifications when requested.

• Pulls supplies for weekend and holiday meals when requested.

  Kitchen

• Manually washing dishes used in food preparation as needed

• Quantity distribution of food consistent with each programs needs

• Remain aware and cognizant of client activities within the kitchen and 

      dining room.  The food service worker will notify staff on duty of any 

      unusual circumstances.

•   Prepares meals as needed

•   Provide in-service training for staff and residents regarding proper kitchen 

           procedures in compliance with all applicable county, state and federal   

           food service regulations.

•    Other duties as needed or assigned.