Cook - Saint Francis Ministries : Job Details

Job DescriptionBASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOBProviding appetizing, nutritionally wholesome meals of sufficient variety to satisfy the residents in a clean and safe environment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPrepares nutritionally soundmeals of sufficient quantity to satisfy the client's appetites.Prepares menus as provided. Any changes or deviations must be made in consultation with the nutritionist.Makes necessary and useful notations in the menu notebook such as whether the residents liked it/not, wouldn't eat it, amounts used, etcConsults weekly with the nutritionist concerning the ordering foods and other items necessary in the dietary department.Keeps an accurate daily inventory of the contents of the freezers. Keep the inventory handy on the freezer door.Completes all cleaning chores daily/weekly.Ensures all leftover foods are placed in the coolers/walk-in/freezers and that all are clearly marked as to the contents and the date of preparation and placement in the unit.Ensures that no food items, including leftovers are to be taken from the premises for personal use without the permission of the VP/Executive Director or the Program Director. Violation of this will bring immediate dismissal.Supervises all residents who work in the kitchen and dining room areas including table setter, waiters, and dishwashers.Reports any unacceptable work behaviors, including profanities or infraction of the rules, to the Program Director.Ensures that the meals and the dining an enjoyable and pleasing experience.Capable of providing emergency transportationReports critical incidents to DFPS verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all term of the contract between Saint Francis Ministries and DFPS.Ensures clients' rights are protected.Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety proceduresNON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOther duties as assigned.Will participate in a minimum of 40 hours in-service education per year.Requirements

• MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTSMust be 21 years of age. High School Diploma/GED.First Aid/CPR.MandtMust pass a drug screen and TB Skin Test.FBI Fingerprint Check. Submit to a Criminal History and DFPS History Check.Pass a Centralized Background Check through the Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIESMandated ReporterFlexible to changing situations, staff and clientsSensitive to the needs of clientsKnowledge in the area of nutrition, cleanliness and safetyUnderstands nutrition and how to prepare an appetizing and attractive mealUnderstands health department regulations for food service and infection controlBasic understanding of adolescent development, treatment and defense mechanismsIndependent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the positionManages emotions and is able to make decision under pressureManages stress appropriatelyWorks alone effectivelyWorks effectively in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environmentWorks effectively with others/teamworkUnderstands and practices Universal Precautions