Summary/Objective:
To prepare daily menus within sanitary, safety and time guidelines.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assumes responsibility for items cooked and served.
- Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation guidelines.
- Maintains sufficient food levels during service times according to daily census.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work area including but not limited to walk in, reach in refrigerators, tables, shelves, grills, ovens, fryer’s, steamer, racks, and sinks.
- Correctly stores, handles and rotates food items.
- Has an understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all kitchen equipment.
- Assist in the correct storage of food items during delivery.
- Report all repair needs to supervisor.
- Handle foods in a manner that is consistent with Safe Serv and local authority guidelines.
- Comply with department’s dress code.
- Any other job related task as assigned by your supervisor.
- Uphold all Origins Texas Recovery Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain client/potential client confidentiality in accordance with Origins’ Policy.
Education/ Experience/Qualifications:
- High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.
- Culinary degree or at least two (2) years working experience in a similar position.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- If in recovery, one (1) year continuous sobriety is preferred.
- Must produce and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with Driving Standards Policy.
- Hold a valid Safe Serv staff handler certificate.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to stay focused and productive in a demanding environment.
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
- A varied knowledge of different cuisines and basic nutrition.
- A basic computer knowledge.
- A commitment to serve quality food with quality service.
- Ability to problem solve, be organized and self-motivated.
- Offer polite friendly customer service.
- Must be able to use basic tools pertaining to position.
- Must be flexible with schedule to provide emergency and overtime service at times during unscheduled work hours.
