Full-time Cook

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location: Veterans and First Responders Treatment Program - Saranac Lake, NY 

Position: Full-time Cook 

Shift/schedule: Monday-Friday / 9:00am-5:30pm

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

Position Summary: Performs food service and preparation activities in accordance with SJATRC's 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