Cook of Residential Treatment

Summary Of Duties

The cook is responsible for meal planning, meal preparation, and cleanup.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan meals on a 2-week schedule
• Prepare lunches and dinners to be provided daily to the residents of the program
• Maintains kitchen and dining areas in a clean and orderly state
• Responsible for ordering from approved vendors
• Responsible for shopping, as needed
• Must complete necessary paperwork

Qualifications

• Equivalent of two years full time paid experience in restaurant or institutional setting
• Must have knowledge of large quantity cooking techniques
• Accepted standard for safe and hygienic food preparation
• Must be able to interact in a person centered and trauma informed manner with residents of the program
• Valid NYS Driver's License
• Must have accredited NYS Defensive Driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire and send certification of completion to Human Resources
• Must maintain active NYS Defensive Driving course every 3 years and send a copy of the new certification of completion upon expiration
• Must maintain valid vehicle inspection, registration, and insurance cards and send updated copies to Human Resources upon expiration