Job Description

The COOK is responsible for grocery shopping and cooking lunch and dinner daily. The Cook also ensures clean cooking utensils, chopped ingredients and clean work areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checking inventory of ingredients daily
• Acquiring ingredients not available in storage prior to the start of the day
• Preparing ingredients by chopping vegetables and meats
• Cooking lunch and dinner meals for clients based on set recipes
• Monitoring food budgets to ensure all supplies are bought within the set budget
• Making arrangements to store food items in a safe and orderly manner
• Rotating food items as indicated in the kitchen rule book
• Maintaining kitchen order by ensuring cleanliness of tables, counters and work areas
• Overseeing cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen equipment and utensils
• Operating kitchen equipment such as ovens and grills for cooking purposes
• Manage and rotate emergency food supply

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 11 AM - 7 PM at one of our residential programs.  For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at discoverymood.com.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation activities & ingredients
• To work at this position, one must possess exceptional culinary insight.
• Knowledge of standard food preparation and storage techniques are considered a plus,
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/