Part-time Cook

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers; Town of Harrietstown (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers in Saranac Lake, NY, seeks a part-time Cook to support food service operations in an inpatient facility.

You will prepare meals, follow policies and ensure safety and quality standards, with specific shifts Thursday-Friday 1:30pm–6:30pm and Saturday-Sunday 7:00am–12:00pm. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of institutional food preparation experience.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in an institutional setting.
• Special study in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts quality food preparation activities to achieve desired menu.
• Assures safety and cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Monitors inventory and reports discrepancies and utilization trends.
• Prepares appetizing and nutritional meals as directed.
• Responsible for overall cleanliness of the kitchen, coolers, storerooms and dining room areas.
• Organize the coolers and storerooms in preparation for incoming orders.
• Plan, prepare and pack meals for various day trips.
• Confers with on-duty cooks to see if assistance is needed in the preparation of meals or special events.
• Report any problem with residents to the Dietary Director or the appropriate clinical staff.
• Responsible for the set-up, breakdown and preparation of dietary services at various training sessions.
• Communicates effectively with staff and residents.
• Performs additional duties as requested by the Dietary Director.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety & sanitation

Inventory monitoring

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location

Inpatient Facility- Saranac Lake, NY

Position

Part-time Cook

Shift/schedule

Thursday-Friday, 1:30pm-6:30pm and Saturday-Sunday, 7:00am-12:00pm

Pay Range

$17.00/hour to $21.00/hour

Position Summary

Performs food service and preparation activities in accordance with SJATRC's policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Education and Training

High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience and Work Knowledge

Special study in food preparation. Two years' experience in an institutional setting.

Physical Demands

Some lifting of medium weights. Ability to stand in working positions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts quality food preparation activities to achieve desired menu.
• Assures safety and cleanliness standards are maintained.
• Monitors inventory and reports discrepancies and utilization trends.
• Prepares appetizing and nutritional meals as directed.
• Responsible for overall cleanliness of the kitchen, coolers, storerooms and dining room areas.
• Organize the coolers and the storerooms in preparation for incoming orders.
• Plan, prepare and pack meals for various day trips.
• Confers with on-duty cooks to see if assistance is needed in the preparation of meals or special events.
• Report any problem with residents to the Dietary Director or the appropriate clinical staff.
• Responsible for the set-up, breakdown and preparation of dietary services at various training sessions.
• Communicates effectively with staff and residents.
• Performs additional duties as requested by the Dietary Director.
• Responsible for and instructs the assigned residents as to the proper way of executing their assigned duties