Cook (Relief)

About the role

Join DISMAS and work for one of the nation's largest not-for-profit providers specializing in community-based adult re-entry programs. Dismas Charities provides quality, cost-effective community-based residential and non-residential supervision and treatment services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of meals, managing foodservice inventory, maintaining foodservice equipment, and assisting the Director with coordinating outside agency inspections.
• Works independently to perform moderately difficult tasks in preparing quantities of quickly prepared food.
• Prepares meals and ensures that all aspects of the food service operation comply with applicable regulations, requirements, and standards and follow the approved menu schedule provided by a licensed dietitian.
• Prepares meals in compliance with dietitian-approved menus that comply with all applicable regulations, requirements, and standards. Provides and posts advanced notification to the Director and Residents of all menu substitutions.
• Manages inventory and ordering of food and food prep equipment to ensure adequate supply and timely preparation of meals.
• Maintains sanitary and safety standards and cleanliness of the kitchen, serving and prep areas, dishes and utensils, and related equipment.
• Maintains required written records regarding the food service operation.
• Maintains working knowledge of all procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have at least two years of paid food service experience with at least one year of food service experience requiring administrative duties such as food ordering, budget management, inspection planning and compliance, and equipment operations and repair.
• Demonstrated ability to cook, organize and manage a food service operation within the budgetary guidelines outlined by the company.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A proficient knowledge of the most current version of Windows or XP operating systems, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• The ability to pass criminal background checks.
• The ability to travel overnight when required.
• The employee must have reliable transportation to meet the requirements of this position. The use of the employee's personal vehicle may include, but is not limited to, travel to and from meetings and businesses.

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $22.84.
• Dental and vision benefits for all relief employees.

Pay

Earns a competitive wage of $22.84.

Schedule

This is a relief position 16 hours per week, may change based on the needs of the center (variable as needed). 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, Weekends, Holidays falling on weekends Sunday and Saturday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm