Cook -RESTEP - Ramey-Estep / Re-group : Job Details

Cooks are responsible for meal preparation, kitchen cleanliness, receiving incoming products, and assisting with inventory.Organizational duties & responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of all staff is to ensure the safety and well-being of all Ramey-Estep/Re-group(RE) clients.

Supports the mission, vision, and values of RE. Facilitates and adheres to the agency's code of ethics, policies, and procedures.

Supports all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.

Supports and facilitates positive interaction with clients and staff by exhibiting both in-office and in-public when carrying out job duties: individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and awareness and sensitivity to cultural and other differences in clients and staff.

Exhibits effective communication skills including proper use of agency communication systems.

Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency.

Effectively manages financial and physical resources to achieve the mission of RE.

Reports incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving clients to the appropriate authorities and RE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares nutritional meals by following the menus provided.

Follows all Health Inspection Codes.

Conducts necessary cleaning of the kitchen daily including washing dishes, wiping down cabinets, cleaning the dining room, sweeping, etc.

Reports all damaged, spoiled, or destroyed food.

Interacts professionally with RE clients when necessary.

Assists with inventory as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working conditions/environment:

Varied shifts within a twenty-four-hour schedule.

Holidays, weekends, and overtime may be required.

Meals are provided for staff when on campus.

Intense, unpredictable population with the possibility of verbal and physical aggression.

Fast-paced environment with the need for quick decisions to deal with any crisis that may arise.

Environment is both indoor and outdoor.

Environment is at times loud and stressful.

minimum job requirements:Education:High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience:Previous experience with school food service preferred.Specific Skills andrequirements:Must be at least 21 years of age.Technical requirements include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and any other applications used by the organization or regulatory agencies.Ability to understand and relate to the needs of youth from diverse backgrounds.Ability to read, write and converse in English.Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.Successful completion of a background screening.Successful completion of a TB skin test or proof of a negative chest x-ray or other documentation.Specialized Licenses or training:Successful completion of Excellent Foundations.Maintain 20 hours of annual training.Maintain CPR/First Aid certification.