Cook in Duluth, Minnesota at Center For Alcohol & Drug Treatment

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Cook to join our team in our Residential Treatment Program. In this role, you will work along side with a skilled clinical team consisting of Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselors, Nursing staff, a Clinical Pharmacist, and Patient Navigators to provide high-quality Meals to residents. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a passion for helping others, and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellness.

Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of individuals on their journey to recovery!

Our Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
To improve personal, family and community health through addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
Vision
A community in which people's potential and quality of life are not limited by addiction and its consequences.
Values
Compassion. Integrity. Community. Joy. Stewardship.

Summary
The Residential Cook role supports the nutritional needs of our patients in our Residential Program. Their key responsibilities would be preparing well-balanced meals, maintaining a clean and sanitary environment., preparing meals for days not on-site, and maintaining a meal plan for dinnertime meals for patients. They would work in conjunction with the Residential Treatment Director and the House Manager in the planning and management of kitchen supplies and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares food for patients in the Residential Program in accordance with meal plans.
• Works with Residential Treatment Director on tasks and reports related to food orders and costs.
• Keeps food pantries at Residential locations organized.
• Ensures meals accommodate any specific dietary restrictions or medical needs of patients.
• Maintains meal plans for the residential programs.
• Delivers meals to all residential program locations.
• Prepares and packages meals in advance for days when not on-site and ensures the meals are properly stored.
• Maintains adequate kitchen inventory including supplies, ingredients, and food items.
• Ensures that all food is stored safely and monitors expiration dates.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Works closely with food representatives and vendors on items related to orders and costs.
• Orders all food items from designated vendors and distributors as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a cook and/or meal planner.
• Must be Serve Safe certified and maintain certification.
• Must have kitchen knowledge surrounding storage, safety, and responsible use of equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent time management skills and operate independently.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel between program locations.
• Must have or obtain CPR & First Aid certification before direct patient contact.
• Must pass background studies issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Services

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The Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment will consider all applicants regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.