Phoenix House
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Cook (55933)
role at
Phoenix House .
Summary Under the supervision of the Food Services Manager, prepares three meals per day for all patients and handles all associated duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare daily/weekly menus and display in a central location; ensure variety in menus.
Control and maintain foodstuffs inventory and appropriate supplies of cookware, utensils, etc.
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining room areas.
Help interested patients build and improve job skills for entry into a culinary job market.
Ensure timely and appropriate preparation of meals.
Maintain food handler permit for self.
Assist with kitchen inspections, health department inspections, fire department inspections and documentation of kitchen equipment checks and verification. Routinely inspect and ensure all equipment is running in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Assist with patient supervision when patients are in kitchen and dining room.
Follow routines for ensuring all food items are of quality content and ensure proper rotation of food items.
Provide specialized menus for patient events.
Provide special needs diets as needed for patients.
Follow policy and procedure when preparing, cooking, and serving meals according to Phoenix House policy and procedures, which reflect the minimum expectations according to health department codes.
Competencies
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Stress Management
Judgment
Attention to Detail
Cleanliness
Creativity
Safe Food-Handling
Qualifications Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
License/Certifications
NYS Service Safe certificate in food sanitation or equivalent required.
Required Experience
Two years’ experience in related positions, including institutional food production.
Work Environment This job operates in a kitchen environment and routinely uses a variety of cooking utensils and equipment such as blenders, bowls, grills, grinders, kettles, measuring devices, mixers, ovens, and slicers, as well as recipes. The work area may be warm and humid.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to stand and walk most of the day.
Frequently required to reach, lift, and carry food and kitchen equipment up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity is required for appraising the appearance of food.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Non-profit Organizations
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Cook (55933)
role at
Phoenix House .
Summary Under the supervision of the Food Services Manager, prepares three meals per day for all patients and handles all associated duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare daily/weekly menus and display in a central location; ensure variety in menus.
Control and maintain foodstuffs inventory and appropriate supplies of cookware, utensils, etc.
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining room areas.
Help interested patients build and improve job skills for entry into a culinary job market.
Ensure timely and appropriate preparation of meals.
Maintain food handler permit for self.
Assist with kitchen inspections, health department inspections, fire department inspections and documentation of kitchen equipment checks and verification. Routinely inspect and ensure all equipment is running in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Assist with patient supervision when patients are in kitchen and dining room.
Follow routines for ensuring all food items are of quality content and ensure proper rotation of food items.
Provide specialized menus for patient events.
Provide special needs diets as needed for patients.
Follow policy and procedure when preparing, cooking, and serving meals according to Phoenix House policy and procedures, which reflect the minimum expectations according to health department codes.
Competencies
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Stress Management
Judgment
Attention to Detail
Cleanliness
Creativity
Safe Food-Handling
Qualifications Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
License/Certifications
NYS Service Safe certificate in food sanitation or equivalent required.
Required Experience
Two years’ experience in related positions, including institutional food production.
Work Environment This job operates in a kitchen environment and routinely uses a variety of cooking utensils and equipment such as blenders, bowls, grills, grinders, kettles, measuring devices, mixers, ovens, and slicers, as well as recipes. The work area may be warm and humid.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to stand and walk most of the day.
Frequently required to reach, lift, and carry food and kitchen equipment up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity is required for appraising the appearance of food.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Non-profit Organizations
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