Residential Cook in Fairfield, California at Archway Recovery Services Inc

A prep cook at a residential treatment center is responsible for preparing ingredients and assisting in the production of meals for residents. This involves tasks such as chopping vegetables, portioning meats, preparing sauces, and assisting with meal assembly. The prep cook may also be involved in maintaining kitchen cleanliness, organizing inventory, and following food safety protocols. Overall, their role is crucial in ensuring that meals are prepared efficiently and in accordance with dietary requirements and culinary standards to support the well-being of the residents.

Essential Functions

• Fulfill all reporting requirements for all residential programs at ARS
• Fulfilling contractual obligations per contractor compliance requirements
• Shopping, storing, and allocating food and supplies for all residential programs at ARS
• Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes
• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen
• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply

• Knowledge of the Social Model Recovery process preferred
• Able to lift 40 lbs
• CPR and First Aid Training.
• Have a CA Driver’s license
• Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely
• Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
• Certified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe Certification
• Good math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements
• Strong sense of smell and taste
• Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills
• Great collaboration and teamwork skills
• Effective communication skills