The Cook position is responsible for performing routine work in preparing and serving food and clean-up activities under the direct supervision of the Chef. Additionally, it is required to ensure that quality, presentation, safety, and cleanliness are always adhered to, and that menu items are produced in an efficient and consistent manner for clients and residents of A.B.C Recovery Center, Inc.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITY

Duties :

• Assist with the preparation and production of daily menu items, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Ability to modify menu items due to diet restrictions and food allergies.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary working area and completes all necessary cleaning and dishwashing procedures needed to maintain a safe and sanitary working environment.
• Responsible for keeping the kitchen equipment, dining room, storage areas, and supplies clean and organized.
• Assist with stocking and counting inventory as needed.
• Substitute in the Chef's absence when needed and be capable and confident of completing the daily menu during that time.
• Be aware of and always follow safe food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate reporting of work hours in the record keeping system and submits accurate and timely personnel information as needed.
• Maintain client confidentiality as well as protecting client health information per HIPAA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies: ** **

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• Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance, begins working on time, keeps absences within guidelines, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, and arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity, manages difficult or emotional customer situations, meets commitments, responds promptly to customer needs, and solicits customer feedback to improve services.
• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, commits to doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Organization Support: Follows policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks correctly and on time, supports organization's goals and values, benefits organization through outside activities, supports affirmative action, and respects diversity.
• Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position, maintains hygiene and keeps self well-groomed.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures, determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, uses equipment and materials properly, and reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Abilities :

• Ability to work under pressure in a high volume fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with a sense of urgency to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and harmoniously in a team environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing, and clearly convey a message.
• Ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to maintain a neat and professional appearance and provide excellent customer service as needed.
• Must be able to keep mental alertness and have outstanding attention to detail skills, no matter the circumstances.
• Must have sound judgment in making decisions and understanding the impact on themselves, clients, employees, and the organization.
• Must have a strong understanding of confidentiality and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Work functions of this position are performed in a behavioral healthcare environment. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Environment: Work is performed with client contact and frequent interruptions. This position may be exposed to fumes, chemicals, bodily fluids, odors, dust, heat and cold, and cleaning products on an occasional basis.
• Vision: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Verbal: Capable of expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to fellow co-workers, managers, the public, and clients of the organization and to convey detailed spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, and quickly.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 40 pounds); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Education and Experience:

• 3 years of kitchen/cooking experience working in a care facility, homeless facility, or buffet/catering style environment.
• 1 year of cooking experience in a Substance Abuse facility is preferred.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a Food Handlers Card (Riverside County compliant Food Holders Course)
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by managers to perform other instructions and duties. This job description may be revised from time to time and does not constitute a contract for employment.