Cook - CHILDRENS RECEIVING HOME

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving attractive, nutritionally balanced meals for the children. This position is responsible for ...To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Must have experience cooking for 75 servings or more at a time.

One year experience cooking for and serving large groups of people is required. School lunch experience is a plus.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

Food Handlers Certification required within the first three months of employment

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the Children’s Receiving Home.

Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment

Must pass Bloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of employment.

Must maintain TCI, CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment.

Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers effectively.

• Knowledge of recipe development, general nutrition and large quantity food preparation.

• Thorough knowledge of Title 22 and OSHA regulations related to safety and sanitation for food service.

• Knowledge of the CDE Meal Program requirements with respect to adherence to menus, recipes and portion size.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic food preparation methods.

• Ability to maintain all equipment used in cooking, food preparation, food storage and cleaning/sanitation in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to adapt to changes (i.e. food substitutions and numbers served).

• Good written and oral communications skills.

• Good organizational skills.

• Ability to make independent decisions in a logical, responsible and compassionate manner.

• Ability to provide clear and timely work direction to cottage staff.

• Ability to work cooperatively with a diverse group of staff and clients with emotional disorders and behaviors.

• Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.