Cook

Cook Position

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

The Cook is a non-exempt position responsible for preparing meals for clients at the Adult Residential Treatment and Stabilization Program (ARTS) in accordance with health and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Review daily posted menus and prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Prepare meals according to modified diets and controlled portion sizes
• Serves clients meals in accordance with their diets in a neat and attractive manner
• Prepare meals for special functions or holidays
• Operate equipment such as stove, grill, conventional oven, microwave, food processor and meat slicer in a safe manner
• With the approval of the Food Service Coordinator, record all menu changes
• Ensure concise and timely completion of all order forms
• Clean equipment properly according to correct procedures
• Keep workstation and store room clean and organized
• Respond to emergencies and notify applicable parties as needed, including emergency services
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits include:

• $18.77 per hour, plus $.50 per hour for working during second shift hours and $1.00 per hour for working weekend hours
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

Requirements include:

• High school graduate or equivalent and one (1) year of cooking experience in a large-scale restaurant or healthcare setting, preferred
• Food Certification is highly desirable
• Must obtain/maintain certification as a ServSafe Manager
• Must obtain/maintain certification in CPR and First Aid
• Endure short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to lift and/or carry equipment, supplies, etc. up to 60 lbs.
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required by the exposure control plan and safety program
• Bilingual: English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole/French, highly recommended to meet the language demands of most clients. preferred
• Must provide proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 doses), Influenza (1 dose yearly), and Tdap (1 dose)

Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.