COOK-DENTON

Life Help; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Help in Greenwood, MS is seeking an Entry Level Weekend/Holiday cook to join our food service team. The role focuses on maintaining clean prep, serving and storage areas while adhering to health standards and reporting requirements.

The position involves ordering, inventory support, and backup coverage for the weekday cook, with emphasis on respectful interaction with clients and staff. A high school diploma and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of related experience.
• Valid Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Keep food prep, serving and storage areas clean per health standards.
• Prepare complete, accurate reports as required.
• Order food and supplies within annual budget and approvals.
• Assist with inventory of food and supplies.
• Provide emergency backup for weekday cook as needed.
• Treat individuals and staff with respect and courtesy at all times.
• Cooperate with supervisor to ensure program efficiency.
• Adhere to Mental Health and Medicaid standards and agency policies.
• Respect confidentiality of individuals and sensitive situations.
• Participate in all required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Exposure to infectious waste and hostile individuals may occur.

Skills

Attention to detail

Public health compliance

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Level: Entry

Position Type: Weekend Holiday

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: High School

Job Duties

• Keep food preparation, serving and storage area neat and clean, according to standards of Public Health Department and the Department of Mental Health.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and timely reports as required.
• Order food and supplies as necessary and allowable within annual budget and as approved by Supervisor/Manager/Coordinator and Finance and Accounting Office.
• Assist with inventory of all food and food supply items when necessary.
• Provide emergency backup for weekday cook, as needed.
• 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, Hepatitis and may be subject to emotionally upset and hostile individuals, family members, etc.

Qualifications

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