Food Service Cook at Santa Fe Recovery Center – SANTA FE, New Mexico

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the Cook is part of a team responsible for food preparation and distribution for all clients in Santa Fe Recovery Center’s Residential Programs.

DUTIES AND REPONSBILITIES:

• Responsible for meal preparation, meal service, and meal cleanup for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on scheduled workdays.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, labeling food according to requirements, and compliance with all other regulations of food safety for Food Establishment Permits.
• Ensures that kitchen meets standards for annual surprise Food Establishment Inspection at all times.
• Responsible for informing the Kitchen Supervisor of any needs related to ensuring food safety.
• In collaboration with other kitchen staff, ensures that all items needed for meal preparation are on hand.
• Receives food deliveries and ensures food is stored appropriately.
• Adheres to privacy and confidentiality regulations in accordance with Federal Law and SFRC confidentiality policies pertaining to the client identifying information and client health information.
• Interacts in a professional and supportive manner with clients.
• Meets special dietary needs of clients.
• Completes Safe Food Handling online training.
• Must be able to go grocery shopping as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School/GED.
2. Must have current Food Handlers Certificate.
3. Organized and able to multi-task, work independently and enjoy working with people.
4. Must attend all mandatory staff meetings and workshops.
5. Must have and maintain a valid NM Driver’s License and auto insurance.
6. Five (5) years’ experience in food establishment preferred.