Commis Chef / Line Cook

Carpenter Hall LLC Zinnia Exeter•Exeter, RI

About The Position

Zinnia Health is a fast-growing integrated healthcare company offering substance use, mental health, and trauma-based treatment programs for adults and veterans. The Commis Chef / Line Cook is responsible for kitchen functions including food purchasing, receiving, preparation, and maintaining quality, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards. The role supports consistent food service and a team- and client-care-focused environment. This is a part-time position scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The primary location is Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with work sometimes encompassing Exeter, Rhode Island. Work is performed primarily in a kitchen environment.

Requirements

At least three years of lived experience with substance use and/or mental health disorders affecting oneself, a family member, or a loved one, and the ability to appropriately share that experience with clients.
Ability to prioritize clients’ needs, advocate for them with other treatment providers, and demonstrate a strong desire to help others.
Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
Ability to maintain food and kitchen cleanliness and safety, provide guest service, and work efficiently.
Ability to accommodate food needs, prepare nutritious menus, monitor and label food, dispose of food as needed, and shop effectively for groceries.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and colleagues.
Organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, positive, and able to multitask.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to stand for extended periods (66% or more of the day), hear the telephone, enter data on a computer, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a kitchen environment and exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other infectious diseases.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in varied kitchen positions, including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, and expediter.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve food and products consistently according to cooking and serving standards.
Monitor hot-food temperatures and ensure cold food is stored according to standards.
Support guest-service standards and efficient kitchen operations.
Keep equipment clean and in excellent working condition through inspection and preventive maintenance practices.
Maintain an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment.
Maintain refrigerator and freezer temperature logs.
Maintain listings of food allergies and accommodate food needs as necessary.
Prepare appropriate and nutritious menus.
Label food with opening and expiration dates, check daily for expired food, and dispose of food as needed.
Shop for groceries and food items.
Create a desirable, team- and client-care-focused work environment.
Follow state and federal kitchen and food-safety regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.