Part-time Cook

St. Josephs Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location: Inpatient Facility - Saranac Lake, NY

Position: Part-time Cook

Shift/schedule: Thursday-Friday, 1:30pm-6:30pm and Saturday-Sunday, 7:00am-12:00pm

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

Position Summary: Performs food service and preparation activities in accordance with SJATRCs 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