Cook

Job Description

Job Description

All American Detox Center is looking to hire a Cook for our detox and residential program in Woodland Hills. 

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified below.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Assures proper receiving and storage of food

• Plans daily menu that is attractive, varied and meets the minimum nutrition requirements.
• Plans, purchases food and other household supplies.
• Maintains expenses within monthly budget.
• Receives food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations.
• Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.
• Seasons and prepares a wide variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, salads, and cereals in accordance with prescribed recipes.
• Slices, grinds, and cooks meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods; Tests foods being cooked for quality.
• Carves and displays meats, vegetables, fruits, and salads;
• Prepares and bakes simple pastries and rolls.
• Completes production sheets and other records as required.
• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Caters special events as required.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
• May be required to prepare special diets according to prescribed standards.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.  

Competencies:

• Ability to read and write.
• Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Position requires: a) Preparing, seasoning and cooking a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfasts, and other items; b) displaying foods, necessary; c) reviewing and completing production sheets; d) detecting disposition of spoiled food and/or other unusual conditions;

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.