Cook

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cook is under the supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor. The Cook is responsible for preparing meals for the clients at Arbor Wellness mental health residential location. The Cook will ensure that quality dishes and served on schedule. The Cook is responsible for follow directed meal plan set forth by the Kitchen Supervisor. 

Essential Duties:

• Follow all Board of Health requirements and the state of Tennessee Guidelines 
• Remain in compliance as a Certified Food Manager 
• Ensure that client coach staff obtains their Food Handlers Certification 
• Ensure all menus approved and signed by the Arbor Wellness dietician 
• Follow nutrition requirements and portion sizes 
• Create and post updated menus for clients 
• Responsible for preparing bag lunches, preparing dinners and snack items 
• Ensure that breakfast items are stocked and prepared 
• Responsible for inventory, purchasing and ordering 
• Ensure that food temperatures meet requirements, document in log book 
• Ensure that water coolers are sanitized weekly, document in log book 
• Ensure refrigerator and freezer temperatures meet requirements, document in log book 
• Ensure refrigerator and freezer are sanitized and no products past expiration date 
• Ensure all dry good storage products are not past their expiration date 
• Ensure all inventory is secured in locking storage area 
• Ensure kitchen and appliances are thoroughly cleaned 
• Ensure 5-gallon water jugs are filled and supply is met 
• Practice ethics and boundaries with clients 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED preferred 
• No felonies within last five years or substance abuse convictions 
• Must have one-year of continuous sobriety prior to hire if recovering alcoholic or drug addict and participate in a self-help program. 
• Must have knowledge and follow all Board of Health requirements and the state of Tennessee’s Guidelines. 
• Certified through the Tennessee Board of health as Certified Food Manager preferred