COOK-CCSU

Life Help; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Help in Cleveland, MS is seeking an entry-level Weekend Holiday Cook to prepare and serve three balanced meals daily for the Capps Crisis Stabilization Unit and lunches for the Clubhouse, Monday through Friday. A High School diploma and a valid driver's license are required.

Responsibilities include meal planning, inventory communication, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Weekend/holiday shifts may be required; occasional overnight backup may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 year of related experience.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve three balanced meals per day for the Capps Crisis Stabilization Unit and lunches for Capps Clubhouse Mondays through Fridays.
• Prepare night and weekend meals in advance as needed.
• Prepare and serve meals on holidays as needed.
• Communicate inventory needs and maintenance problems to staff in a timely manner.
• Order food and kitchen/dining supplies.

Skills

Meal preparation

Inventory communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1 year related experience

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: Cleveland, MS
• Position Type: Weekend Holiday
• Education Level: High School

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and serving of three balanced meals per day for Capps Crisis Stabilization Unit and lunches for Capps Clubhouse Mondays through Fridays.
• Prepare night and weekend meals in advance as needed.
• Prepare and serve meals on holidays as needed.
• Responsible for communicating inventory needs and maintenance problems and needs to the designated staff member in a timely manner.
• Responsible for ordering food and kitchen/dining supplies.

Job Duties

• Keep food preparation, serving and storage area neat and clean, according to the standards of Public Health Department and the Department of Mental Health.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and timely reports as required.
• Order food and supplies necessary and allowable within annual budget and as approved by Supervisor/Manager/Coordinator and Finance and Accounting Office.
• Be responsible for accurate inventory data on a weekly basis, assisting in inventory of all food and food supply items when necessary.
• Provide emergency backup for weekend cook, as needed.
• Prepare evening and weekend meals in advance, as needed.
• Preparation and serving of Holiday meals, as needed.
• Check and record consumer conditions such as vital signs and weight.
• Administer basic life saving techniques.
• Perform or assist in the performance of activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, shaving, and brushing teeth.
• Write nontechnical reports documenting patient behavior, activity, and progress towards habilitation/treatment plan goals.
• Direct and participate in recreational and social activities for consumers in accordance with written programs and habilitation plans.
• Use appropriate behavioral management techniques when interacting with consumers.
• Report promptly for assigned shift and work beyond assigned shift hours including weekends and holidays temporarily, as needed.
• Stay awake and alert at all times. Make head count no less than every 15 minutes and document in log.
• Notify program manager or other senior staff of any referrals, elopements, acts of aggression or any other problem situation outside the scope of authority of Active Treatment Technician.
• Treat individuals receiving services, family members, staff, volunteers, visitors, government agencies, and the general public with respect, dignity, and courtesy at all times. Conduct yourself in a manner which leaves a favorable impression with the public.
• Cooperate with your Supervisor/Manager/Coordinator and other Life Help staff members in a manner which insures program efficiency and maximum benefit of services for all program participants.
• Adhere to all Department of Mental Health Standards, Division of Medicaid Standards, and maintain respect for all other Life Help policies, procedures, and management decisions.
• Respect and uphold the confidentiality of individuals receiving services, their family members, colleagues, and any sensitive situations arising within the agency. Refrain from malicious gossip at all times.
• Participate in all training required for your specific position and by the agency at large.
• Perform other specific duties as assigned by your Supervisor/Manager/Coordinator.
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including TB, AIDS and hepatitis and may be subject to emotionally upset and hostile residents, family members, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and one year's related experience
• Valid Driver's License