Cook
Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center
Canon City, CO
Full-time
Food Service
Posted on September 17, 2019
Summary
Under general supervision, prepares large quantities of a variety of food including meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other foods. Uses various methods of cooking and seasoning and adheres to proper preparations methods. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Cooks food as directed in the operational menu plan for the facility food service op
- Ensures recipes are extended to the facility population requirem Maintains accurate production records.
- Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by clients food service staff.
- Conducts orientation and training programs for staff em
- Responsible for preparation scheduling and the quality assurance of all foods and supplies.
- Responsible for placing orders for food and supplies as assigned by managem Checks in deliveries and takes inventory of food and supplies as required.
- Ensures the sanitation and safety program is actively practiced in all areas of the departm
- Assists management in maintaining a high-level of good client relations.
- Supports Youth Services mission, Seven Key Principles, goals, and objectives and follows policies on professional expectations, code of conduct and other practices and procedures.
- Maintains Safety & Security of clients & f
- Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Managem
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- College credits or relevant technical training courses in food service preparation and cooking preferred.
- Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred.
- Must be able to communicate to all personnel the minimum production/service requirements of the job.
- Other Qualifications:
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34, specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
- Physical exam for Non-communicable diseases.
- Valid driver's license from employee’s state of residence.