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Position: PRN Cook Department: Facilities
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Supervised by: Kitchen Supervisor
Employment Status: Seasonal Shift: As needed
Summary:
Responsible for general upkeep and cleanliness of kitchen area. Manage all responsibilities associated with providing meals to clients and staff. Cook meals and inventory and maintains food storage room.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepares and cooks meals as defined by weekly menus, under the direction of the Director of Food Services.
Performs or supervises the cleaning of all kitchen equipment and restocking of dry storage area when shipments are received.
Maintains inventory and use of cooking supply records as required by administrative offices and funding agencies.
Performs other cooking/kitchen duties as required by the Director of Food Services.
Ensures services delivered as in line with the Nexus Mission and Values
Other duties may be assigned.
Competencies:

• Basic understanding of institution cooking.
• Fundamental cooking skills.
• Working and practical knowledge of kitchen equipment and tools.
• Proficient in reading recipes and cooking directions.
• Able to lift boxes weighing at least 25 lbs.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to place food orders for future meals.
• Understanding of HIPPA Compliance, and Employee/Client Confidentiality

Qualifications & Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As a condition of continued employment, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all trainings required to stay in compliance with state licensure rules.
Education and/or Experience:
Experience in basic dietary needs and food preparation.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to read general business contracts.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Skills and Experience:
Willingness to learn new skills as needed to perform job functions.
Willingness to cross-train with other departments and team members.
Ability to prioritize work, be detail-oriented, and meet deadlines.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and function as
an integral part of a team with minimal supervision
Positive energy
Problem solving
Effective Time management skills
Quantity of Work:
Ability to performs assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy and a degree of
excellence in a timely manner.
Quality of Work:
Ability to work to the maximum capacity of all required expectations.
Compliance:
Respects confidentiality always; follows HIPAA and CFR 42 guidelines for disclosing information.
Understands and adheres to the agency's compliance plan and code of conduct.
Adhere to the agency's standard policies and procedures.
Treats all clients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity and respect.
Teamwork:
Takes initiative to help the team and is flexible when asked to assist in other areas.
Consistently demonstrates positive and affirming behaviors even when addressing conflict or stressful
situations.
Demonstrates concern for the overall team and understands how actions affect others.
Shows a positive attitude and contributes to maintaining an enjoyable and productive work
environment.
Does not engage in any unfavorable behaviors such as rumors, inappropriate conversations, etc.
Provides coverage when other Team Members are out of the facility.
Accountability:
Adheres to attendance requirements.
Utilizes correct procedure for taking time off.
Attends departmental and staff meetings as required.
Is accountable and shows pride in work; strives to do more than the minimum required.
Shows initiative and completes work in a timely and accurate manner.
Acknowledge mistakes and demonstrate a willingness to learn and correct them.
Demonstrates passion in all work.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or
diagram form.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work at the maximum capacity of all required expectations.
A belief in the mission of Nexus Family Recovery Center.
Certification:
Must meet all certification and training requirements of licensing/accreditation agencies.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; navigate stairs, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy, and a degree of excellence promptly.