Residential Cook

Human Resources Development Institute, Inc. (HRDI) is one of the largest behavioral health care agencies in the United States.

HRDI provides services in alcohol and substance abuse prevention and treatment, mental health, youth prevention, family services, community health, case management, alternative youth education, HIV/AIDS prevention and education, corrective services, and gambling prevention and education.

Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities to improve their quality of life and to influence public policy through the design and implementation of innovative, efficient, effective, and accountable behavioral health, social service, education, and economic development programs.

Our vision is to set the standard for a comprehensive global system of behavioral health care and community services that utilizes the highest degree of excellence and best practices.

HRDI is seeking full-time and floater Residential Cooks to assists in providing quality food services which meets resident needs.

In addition, the Residential Cook will:

• Prepares meal for population of facility
• Appropriately follows and posts menus as directed by agency nutritionist or supervisor
• Maintains inventory of foods and food supplies, and submits requisition of needs to appropriate staff
• Maintains equipment in clean and proper operating order
• Responsible for safety and sanitation of all foods stored, prepared and served
• Responsible for teams of clients and other staff as they assist in preparation and storage of food
• Provides training to food service assistants
• Responsible for following all public health rules and regulations regarding food service delivery
• Prepares monthly reports on operation of Food Preparation Component of Program
• All duties are to be in accordance with the City of Chicago, and State of Illinois guidelines regarding food service
• All other duties as assigned

HRDI is also seeking a Food Service Supervisor for our residential program. Supervisory experience and dietician license required.

To apply, please forward your resume and a cover letter by email to [email protected] or by fax to 312.441.9282.

This position requires a minimum:

• Must posses a valid City and State Food Service license
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Special training in food service and nutrition recommended
• Thorough understanding of public health rules and regulations regarding food safety and sanitation

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment
• Moderate physical activity. May require physical effort including lifting up to 25-50 pounds and some
• Extended periods of standing or walking
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk
• Ability to lift 25 - 50 lbs.