Phoenix House • Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Job #2725157647
Cook
Job Details
Job Location
Ronkonkoma Residential - Ronkonkoma, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School or GED Equivalent
Salary Range
$20.48 - $30.67 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Morning
Job Category
Food Services
Description
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Food Services Manager, prepares three meals per day for all patients and handles all associated duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Prepares daily/weekly menus and displays in a central location; ensures variety in menus.
Controls and maintains foodstuffs inventory and appropriate supplies of cookware, utensils, etc.
Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and dining room areas.
Helps interested patients build and improve job skills for entry into a culinary job market.
Ensures timely and appropriate preparation of meals.
Maintains food handler permit for self.
Assist with kitchen inspections, health department inspections, fire department inspections and documentation of kitchen equipment checks and verification. Routinely inspects and ensures all equipment is running in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Assist with patient supervision when patients are in kitchen and dining room.
Follow routines for ensuring all food items are of quality content and will ensure proper rotation of food items.
Will provide specialized menus for patient events.
Provide special needs diets as needed for patients.
Follow policy and procedure when preparing, cooking, and serving meals according to Phoenix House policy and procedures, which reflect the minimum expectations according to health department codes.
COMPETENCIES (KSA's)
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Stress Management
Judgment
Attention to Detail
Cleanliness
Creative
Safe Food-Handling
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click ~~~ to learn more.
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