Cook

Position Summary:

Person in this position will assist in the provision of meals.  Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare all meals in accordance with approved menus, meeting mealtime schedules.
• Record client/staff meal census.
• Maintain high (Health Department) standards, cleanliness, sanitation, including the wearing of gloves and/or hairnets and/or caps at all time within food preparation and serving areas.
• Prepare requisitions for food and commodities as needed.
• Receive and store all deliveries properly.
• Assure that equipment is in good operating condition and that temperatures are within proper standards. Be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards. Report repair/maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Label, date, and store all left-overs in accordance with safe food handling requirements.
• Maintain professional standards at all times with food preparation and handling, as well as maintaining a high level of good housekeeping.
• Maintain current inventory on all commodities and stored goods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some possible evenings and weekends.

• Complete documentation of services, if required, on provided forms in a timely manner.
• Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• Per West Virginia state regulations, must be at least 21 years of age
• One year experience in institutional food service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional.
• Certified Food Handler Certification or ability to acquire within 90 days (i.,e.: ServeSafe).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn. 
• Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.
• Ability to follow directives, complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

• Minimum High school diploma or GED and 2 (two) years experience in a food service setting.

Working Conditions:

• Kitchen Setting
• Extreme changes in temperature possible
• Extensive lifting of 20+ pounds