COOK-CCSU

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve three balanced meals per day for Capps Crisis Stabilization Unit and lunches for Capps Clubhouse Mondays through Fridays.
• Prepare and serve meals on holidays as needed.
• Communicate inventory needs and maintenance problems to designated staff.
• Order food and kitchen/dining supplies.

Job Duties

• Keep food preparation, serving, and storage areas neat and clean according to Public Health Department and Department of Mental Health standards.
• Prepare and submit complete, accurate, and timely reports as required.
• Order food and supplies necessary and allowable within the annual budget and as approved by Supervisor/Manager/Coordinator and Finance and Accounting Office.
• Accurately maintain inventory data on a weekly basis, assisting in inventory of all food and food supply items when necessary.
• Provide emergency backup for weekend cook, as needed.
• Prepare evening and weekend meals in advance, as needed.
• Prepare and serve Holiday meals, as needed.
• Check and record consumer conditions such as vital signs and weight.
• Administer basic life-saving techniques.
• Perform or assist in the performance of activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, shaving, and brushing teeth.
• Write nontechnical reports documenting patient behavior, activity, and progress towards habilitation/treatment plan goals.
• Direct and participate in recreational and social activities for consumers in accordance with written programs and habilitation plans.
• Use appropriate behavioral management techniques when interacting with consumers.
• Report promptly for assigned shift and work beyond assigned shift hours including weekends and holidays temporarily, as needed.
• Stay awake and alert at all times.
• Make head count no less than every 15 minutes and document in log.
• Notify program manager or other senior staff of any referrals, elopements, acts of aggression or any other problem situation outside the scope of authority of Active Treatment Technician.
• Treat individuals receiving services, family members, staff, volunteers, visitors, government agencies, and the general public with respect, dignity, and courtesy at all times.
• Congratulate yourself on being a great employee!

Qualifications

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