Lead Cook - Full Time

NUWAY Alliance; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) retirement plan with generous公司

Job summary

NUWAY Alliance in Minneapolis is seeking a Lead Cook (NUWAY III) to prepare nutritious meals for clients in a residential treatment facility. The Cook will ensure special dietary needs are integrated into the menu and uphold health standards for food preparation and kitchen cleanliness.

The role may require split shifts and staying compliant with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements, while delivering a professional yet supportive relationship with clients in various stages of recovery.

Qualifications

• Broad cooking skills across multiple venues and meal services (3 meals/day).
• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork abilities.
• Able to follow instructions and document services in writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals with attention to dietary needs for residents.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and Safe Serv standards.
• Work split shifts as required and protect client confidentiality.

Skills

Broad cooking skills

Interpersonal communication

English literacy

HIPAA confidentiality

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Safe Serv Certification

Job description

Lead Cook (NUWAY III) #2145

Full-time capacity with pay rate $19.00 - $22.00 per hour.

NUWAY Alliance is currently seeking candidates to work as a Cook in a Full-time capacity.

Organization Overview

NUWAY Alliance is a nonprofit organization created in 2019 with a mission to provide leadership, innovation, and recovery access in response to national and local trends in behavioral healthcare. It provides overarching leadership and management to NUWAY House, Cochran Recovery Services, The Gables, Arrigoni Housing Support and NUWAY Recovery Foundation.

• company paid Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• a 403(b)-retirement plan with an extremely generous company match
• and much more!

Click here to learn more about NUWAY's benefits.

Position Overview

Utilizing a full-service kitchen, the Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious meals ensuring special dietary needs are incorporated into the menu for clients in a residential treatment facility or preparing pre-packaged snacks for outpatient treatment programs. The Cook is responsible for maintaining appropriate health standards for food preparation and kitchen cleanliness, as well as maintain a professional yet friendly relationship with residential and outpatient program clients who may be in an interim recovery point in their lives. The Cook must be able to work split shift hours when required. This position must be able to maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state guidelines and HIPAA requirements.

Required

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Age 18 or older
• Able to pass Minnesota DHS background study
• Physical Demands: Daily use of computer, phone, and kitchen facility equipment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, lifting requirement will not be more than 50lbs unassisted independently with frequent reaching, bending and stooping. Ability to effectively navigate program or office environment such as ascending and descending steps, passing through doorways and entrances, and accessing program/office facilities.
• Broad cooking skills in a variety of venues with regard to the preparation and serving of nutritional meals on a full service, 3 meal a day basis
• Working knowledge of kitchen operating procedures including food handling and cleanliness following Safe Serv practices
• Proficiently understand, follow instructions, and communicate effectively in English. Able to effectively document services in writing formatted in English.

Preferred

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years related experience preparing food in a “scratch” kitchen
• Previous experience in an addiction treatment residential facility
• Safe Serv Certification
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work on a team
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
• Minnesota Driver’s License without restrictions

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

NUWAY is an Equal Opportunity Employer