Kitchen Cook & Client Support

Fshbhm; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

401k

Long term disability

Life insurance

Sick days

Job summary

Fellowship House in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents and support their recovery journey through vocational kitchen skills. You will work with the Kitchen Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, handling menus, food safety, and coordination of meal times.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and kitchen or restaurant experience. Benefits include PTO, holidays, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Kitchen or restaurant experience required.
• Experience in menu planning and food preparation in a healthcare facility preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, balanced meals for residents based on dietary needs.
• Plan menus considering dietary restrictions, preferences, or cultural requirements.
• Ensure quality and presentation meets facility standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety compliance.
• Store food properly and manage inventory, ordering supplies as needed.
• Assist with meal planning and prep for special events or activities.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Menu planning

Healthcare facility experience (pref)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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. 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 participant

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