Part-Time Cook

**Reports To**: Kitchen Manager **Department**: Inpatient **FLSA**: Hourly Non-Exempt **Join a Mission-Driven Organization That Makes a Difference!** The **Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Addiction Center** is a nonprofit addiction treatment organization that has been serving individuals and families affected by substance use disorders since 1971. As the region's longest-running addiction treatment program and a Pennsylvania Center of Excellence for opioid use disorder treatment, Gaiser Center provides compassionate, evidence-based care through inpatient and outpatient services. Our holistic, trauma-informed approach addresses the physical, emotional, mental, and social aspects of recovery while supporting clients and their families throughout the healing process. **Position Summary/Objective:** The Cook is responsible for all kitchen functions, including, but not limited to, food purchasing, receiving, preparation, and maintaining quality standards, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness. **Schedule:** - Part-Time: 3-8 hour days, 24hrs a week - Required Availability: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm - Hourly Rate: $18.50 **Organization Responsibilities:** - Ensure compliance with policies and procedures. - Promote and follow safe working practices and take necessary steps to prevent injuries. - Comply with confidentiality policies and procedures including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). - Attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences, staff development trainings, etc. **Position Responsibilities:** - Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of all food served at the Gaiser Center. - Prepare client meals using portion control servings. - Prepares and cooks special modified diets when necessary, according to instructions from the nurse. - Works with the Gaiser nurse to ensure that client nutritional needs are being met and to monitor any known allergies. - Maintains recipe files and records. - Maintains accurate records for safety and sanitation relative to food service. - Maintains all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and reports all operating issues to Kitchen Manager. - Assist in the preparation of special menu items for special meetings, meals, banquet, and activity projects. - Monitors the taking of refrigerator/freezer temperatures. - Supervision of Clients: In order to help instill the work ethic, clients will help with meal preparations and gain: - Work experience - Pride in achievement - Constructive use of time - Ability to follow directions - Ability to work with people - Will perform other job-related duties as assigned. **Sanitation:** - Washes and cleans all cooking utensils, pots, pans, and equipment used in food preparation. - Cleans and disinfects all work surfaces and work areas (counter tops, sink, stove). - Cleans out all refrigerators on regular basis. **Qualifications:** - At least 6 months' experience in a similar capacity. - Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Gaiser Center. - Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills. - Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively. - Knowledge of menu planning. - Ability to maintain a food service inventory. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and high-pressure work environment. - Demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility and act independently of direct supervision. - Experience in quantity or commercial food preparation. - Must have knowledge and skill to meet all applicable standards for food preparation. - Possess and exhibit high standards of personal cleanliness and hygiene (wear clean white apron; wear hairnet/caps – supplied by employer). - Knowledge of applicable sanitation and health codes. - Must be able to work with other staff, supervisors, and suppliers. **Profile/Other Competencies:** - Satisfactory criminal background check and pre-employment drug test required. - Valid Pennsylvania driver's licens…