CHEF P/T

Cook

Outreach Development Corporation is a non-profit organization that helps people address the issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training and tools to build healthy lives. Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential.

Job Scope:

• Ensure food is ordered, received, cooked and served.
• Ensure that inventory is maintained.
• Maintain that the kitchen is always sanitary, meeting health code regulations.
• Ensure that client population is trained in proper sanitary procedures.
• Ensure that client population is trained in various food preparation responsibilities.
• Prepare menu in accordance with weekly cycle menu. Maintain recipe records/production records.
• Inspect food deliveries.
• Ensure that a daily closing procedure is followed.
• Ensure that a monthly inventory and order is sent to NYS Office of General Services.
• Ensure that all documentation pertaining to the operation of the food services department is kept on file as pertaining to regulations.
• Ensure that all equipment is cleaned daily and is in operational condition. Make suggestions for new ideas concerning menus.
• Order and prepare any food items for special events, i.e., banquets, out of house trips, etc.

Supervised by:

Program Director

Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School diploma required
• Experience working in a health care, school or social service setting
• Experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems a plus
• Knowledge of State & Federal health requirements as they pertain to food preparation & storage
• Certification in safe food handling required

Position Status:

This is a full-time or part-time non-exempt position

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment and outside in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to travel among assigned sites and locations as needed.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation. Diversity is celebrated as a strength at Outreach.

Outreach: Building Healthy Lives