COOK-FAIRLAND-PT- Tutwiler

Life Help; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Help in Tutwiler, MS is seeking an entry-level, part-time cook to prepare and serve three balanced meals daily for residents and staff. You will follow menu plans, ensure safety and sanitation, and communicate inventory needs to designated staff promptly.

Responsibilities include keeping the kitchen clean and organized, assisting with reporting and ordering within budget, and providing reliable backup support for weekday cooks as needed. A high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and serving of three balanced meals per day for residents and staff of the residential facility and other programs as instructed.
• Communicate inventory needs and maintenance problems to designated staff in a timely manner.
• Keep food preparation, serving and storage area neat and clean according to standards.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and timely reports as required.
• Order food and supplies 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.
• Respect and uphold confidentiality and maintain professional conduct at all times.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: Tutwiler, MS
• Position Type: Part Time
• Education Level: High School

Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation and serving of three balanced meals per day for residents and staff of
• Residential facility and other programs as instructed. Responsible for communicating inventory needs and maintenance problems and needs to the designated staff member in a timely manner.

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