Cook

Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training, and tools to build healthy lives. Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence-based behavioral health services and training. For more information, please visit www.opiny.org.

Position: Cook

The Cook is responsible for the overall management of the kitchen which includes providing nutritional daily meals in an organized environment and supervision and implementation of sanitary standards, food preparation and delivery systems.

• Ensure food is ordered, received, cooked and served.    
• Ensure that inventory is maintained.  
• Maintain that the kitchen is always sanitary, meeting health code regulations.  
• Ensure that client population is trained in proper sanitary procedures.  
• Ensure that client population is trained in various food preparation responsibilities.  
• Prepare menu in accordance with weekly cycle menu. Maintain recipe records/production records.  
• Inspect food deliveries.  
• Ensure that a daily closing procedure is followed.  
• Ensure that a monthly inventory and order is sent to NYS Office of General Services.  
• Ensure that all documentation pertaining to the operation of the food services department is kept on file as pertaining to regulations.  
• Ensure that all equipment is cleaned daily and is in operational condition. Make suggestions for new ideas concerning menus.  
• Order and prepare any food items for special events, i.e., banquets, out of house trips, etc.

Program Director 

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma required    
• Experience working in a health care, school or social service setting  
• Experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems a plus  
• Knowledge of State & Federal health requirements as they pertain to food preparation & storage
• Certification in safe food handling required

This is a full-time non-exempt position