Job Description

Job Location: Christopher House - Austin, TX 78702
Position Type: PRNEducation
Level: None
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Flexible
Job Category: General LaborJOB TITLE:         Cook
DEPARTMENT:   Christopher House
REPORTS TO:     Chief Clinical Officer
SUPERVISES:      None

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cook is responsible for providing quality food services working independently.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows established dietary policies and procedures; keeps kitchen clean in compliance with regulations.
- Inspects food inventory on regular basis and disposes of out-of-date items.
- Prepares meals according to room service orders; delivers meals within the policy timeframe; completes paperwork related to meals served.
- Washes dishes and cleans up after meal preparation.
- Maintains daily, weekly & monthly cleaning logs, as well as temperature logs on refrigerator and dishwasher.
- Maintains appropriate inventories of food and beverages.
- Places orders for groceries and supplies; completes purchase orders and required paperwork.
- Ensure reports are completed and submitted to regulatory and community agencies.
- Provides training and orientation to new kitchen staff in established kitchen procedures & protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Familiarity with office software, such as Microsoft office products.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in the English language. .
- One year food service experience, preferably in a medical or other institutional setting.
- Current City of Austin Food Handlers Certification required.