Kitchen Cook & Client Support

Description

Fellowship House is a 72 bed residential treatment facility assisting men and women with alcohol and substance use recovery. The position is a 4 day 10 hour shift role scheduled for Sunday-Wednesday 8AM-6PM. The cook will have the opportunity to assist clients become sober, productive individuals by supporting them with vocational kitchen/food prep skills. The Cook will work directly with the Kitchen Manager and Maintenance Supervisor and participate in:

  Cooking and Meal Preparation: 

• Prepare and cook nutritious, balanced meals for residents based on their dietary needs and preferences.
• Plan menus, taking into account any special dietary restrictions, preferences, or cultural requirements.
• Ensure the quality and presentation of food meets facility standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, following food safety and hygiene standards.
• Store food properly and manage inventory, ordering supplies as necessary.
• Assist with meal planning and preparation for special events or activities.

  Client Support and Interaction: 

• Greet residents and provide assistance with their needs or concerns, including redirecting them to appropriate staff when necessary.
• Foster a warm and supportive environment by engaging with residents and addressing their requests or questions.
• Redirect clients to relevant departments or personnel when required, ensuring they feel heard and cared for.
• Assist with communication between kitchen staff and other facility personnel to meet client needs effectively.
• Enforce facility rules and maintain appropriate behavior among residents during meal times, ensuring a respectful and orderly dining environment.
• Manage and control the flow of residents during meal periods to ensure smooth and efficient service, minimizing congestion or disruptions.
• Address any behavioral issues or disruptions in a professional and empathetic manner, following facility guidelines for client discipline.
• Overseeing and training program participants in food prep, handling and safety. 
• Coordinating rotating meal times and overseeing chores specific to kitchen detail such as meal setup, and meal cleaning up.
• Kitchen team is comprised of program participants assigned to kitchen duty and the cook on duty. 
• High interaction is not limited to  immediate supervisor and kitchen lead, but at times with other lead staff.
• High interaction with program participants.

Requirements

High school diploma, or GED

Kitchen or restaurant experience

Experience in menu planning and food preparation in a healthcare facility preferred, but not required

Benefits:

Generous paid time off and paid holidays in accordance with Alabama State Holidays

Affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

401k contribution of 6% unmatched

Long term disability and life insurance

Continuous accrual of sick days