Job description

We are looking for a full-time cook for a Substance Use Treatment Facility in a home environment. This is a full-time position with benefits, paid time off, sick time, and a 401K with a company match.

This position is responsible for kitchen functions, including but not limited to food purchasing, receiving, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.

Qualifications: A minimum of 1 year of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter. Strong leadership skills. Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills. Work well in a fast-paced setting. Must be able to:- communicate clearly and effectively.- reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. - work in a standing position for long periods of time. - perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Tasks / Responsibilities:

· Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the cooking and serving standards.

· Consistently monitoring the temperature of hot food as well as ensuring that cold food is stored according to standards.

· Ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

· Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the preventative maintenance programs.

· Maintains an orderly, sanitary and safe kitchen environment.

· Maintains temperature logs for the refrigerator and freezer

· Maintain allergy listings for any new food allergies

· Prepare appropriate and nutritious menus

· Labels all food items with an expiration date and an open date

· Ensures no food is expired. Provide daily checks for expired food.

· Grocery shopping

· Create a desirable work environment

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

· Maintain food and kitchen cleanliness and safety

· Able to provide guest service standards and efficient operations.

· Able to maintain an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment.

· Able to make food accommodations as necessary

· Able to prepare appropriate and nutritious menus

· Able to monitor all food, food labeling, and dispose of food as needed

· Able to effectively shop for grocery items

· Maintain state and federal regulations concerning kitchen and food safety oversight.

· Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

· Able to work independently.

· Communicates effectively (both written and verbal) with clients and colleagues.

· Organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, adaptable, positive.

· Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kearny, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Kitchen: 3 years (Required)
• Food preparation: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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