Cook - ($19hr) - Part-Time

Cook (The Gables - Rochester) #1627The Gables is currently seeking a candidate to work as a Cook in a part-time capacity in our Rochester location.This position will require a flexible schedule and a rotation of weekend and holiday coverage.The pay rate for this role is $19.00 per hour. Organization OverviewNUWAY Alliance is a nonprofit organization created in 2019 with a mission to provide leadership, innovation, and recovery access in response to national and local trends in behavioral healthcare. It provides overarching leadership and management to NUWAY House, Cochran Recovery Services, The Gables, Arrigoni Housing Support and NUWAY Recovery Foundation. In addition to extremely competitive compensation packages, NUWAY Alliance has best in class benefit offerings for employees including company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, a 403(b)-retirement plan with an extremely generous company match, and much more!Position OverviewUtilizing a full-service kitchen, the Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious meals ensuring special dietary needs are incorporated into the menu for clients in a residential treatment facility or preparing pre-packaged snacks for outpatient treatment programs. The Cook is responsible for maintaining appropriate health standards for food preparation and kitchen cleanliness, as well as maintain a professional yet friendly relationship with residential and outpatient program clients who may be in an interim recovery point in their lives. The Cook must be able to work split shift hours when required.This position must be able to maintain client confidentiality in accordance with state guidelines and HIPAA requirements.ResponsibilitiesPreparation and serving of nutritional meals on a daily basisCleaning of Kitchen and equipment meeting required sanitary standards in kitchen and storage areaEnsuring safe kitchen practices are maintained for each meal serviceMaintain high standard of safety in use of kitchen equipment including knivesAdhere to scheduled menu. Substitutions must be approved by a supervisorSafeguard food inventoriesInspect and store incoming goods as to quantity, quality and document receiptLift heavy food packages/containers up to 50 lbsPunctuality for assigned shift is a must. In event of illness you must notify your manager 1 hr prior to scheduled shiftKeep abreast of rules and changes regarding the Safe Serv practicesAble to work split shift hours when required Other duties as assigned or requiredRequiredQualifications, Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceAge 21 or olderAble to pass Minnesota DHS background study Physical Demands: Daily use of computer, phone, and kitchen facility equipment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, lifting (max 50 pounds) with frequent reaching, bending and stooping. Ability to effectively navigate program or office environment such as ascending and descending steps, passing through doorways and entrances, and accessing program/office facilities.Broad cooking skills in a variety of venues with regard to the preparation and serving of nutritional meals on a full service, 3 meal a day basisWorking knowledge of kitchen operating procedures including food handling and cleanliness following Safe Serv practicesPreferredMinimum of High School Diploma or GED2 years related experience preparing food in a “scratch” kitchen Previous experience in an addiction treatment residential facilitySafe Serv CertificationStrong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work on a teamAbility to relate to people from diverse backgroundsMinnesota Driver’s License without restrictionsThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.NUWAY is an Equal Opportunity Employer#IND786