cook - Paisley, United States - Rite of Passage
Description
** COOK**
**Job Category****:** Professional Student Services **Requisition Number****:** COOK004222 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
The Cook / Baker position works as a staff member of the Food Service Team. This position reports to the Food Services Manager/Supervisor and supervises Food Service employees when required
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
1. Ensures that healthy and tasty food is prepared in accordance with all Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and national School Lunch and Breakfast Program requirements.
2. Performs duties in the prepping and cooking of food.
3. Maintains the entire dining and preparation facility in a constant state of sanitary acceptance. This includes, but is not limited to, the kitchen, dining room, storage, outside areas, garbage area, garbage cans and all loading docks. Ensures that all areas are maintained in a sanitary condition that meets or exceeds the requirements set forth by Federal, State, Local and Tribal regulations.
4. Ensures that the working condition of all food preparation equipment and laundry equipment is in good repair. Ensures all floors, walls, serving lines, heating and air conditioning equipment and cleanliness of bathrooms and windows within the facility meets or exceeds requirements.
5. Maintains a daily and monthly inventory log of all supplies, materials and equipment to ensure all items are accounted for. Maintains a materials safety data sheet, if applicable.
6. Ensures customer service is maintained at a level that meets or exceeds each customers expectations.
7. Complies with and implements the Rite of Passage Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals/handbooks.
8. Ensures the highest standards are maintained to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and to ensure the program remains in compliance with agency licensing and Rite of Passage policies and procedures.
9. Assists with the correction of deficiencies and quality improvement efforts.
10. Ensures the safety, health and welfare of staff and students at all times.
11. Provides encouragement, guidance and resources to staff and students when needed.
12. Models and ensures all program norms are upheld without compromise.
13. Acts as a positive role model and mentor for both staff and students.
14. Other duties as assigned, verbally or in written form to meet the needs of the program.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
2. If required to operate a company vehicle during the course of employment, must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver. Must possess a current State Drivers License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years.
3. Supervisory experience preferred.
4. Good interpersonal skills including the ability to interview potential employees, if applicable.
5. Ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test.
6. Ability to utilize resources available to complete assigned projects.
7. Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.
8. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
9. Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing.
10. Ability to work the designated schedule with the possibility of a varied schedule and overtime.
11. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
12. Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
13. Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external relationships.
14. Ability to provide exemplary customer service to all employees and outside constituents.
15. Ability to function independently and as a member of a team in a multi-task environment.
16. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.
17. Proficient in the use of computers and associated software.
**Rite of Passage** is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. For 35 years, we have developed and operated a continuum of programs based on the needs of youth and our placing agencies. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. Rite of Passage has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.
Our employees are dedicated, passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Becoming a member of the Rite of Passage team is more than just a job, its an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.
**Qualifications**
**Skills**
**Behaviors**
**Preferred**
**Enthusiastic****:** Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
**Dedicated****:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
**Team Player****:** Works well as a member of a group
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**Motivations**
**Preferred**
**Ability to Make an Impact****:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
**Flexibility****:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
**Work-Life Balance****:** Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
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**Education**
**Preferred**
High School or better.
**Experience**
**Preferred**
**1-3 years:** Working in a commercial kitchen
**Licenses & Certifications**
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)