Cook - West End Wellness Center

City of Alexandria•Alexandria, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The West End Wellness Center (WEWC) Cook works preparing meals for the West End Wellness Center psychosocial rehabilitation program. Work hours are typically Monday to Friday during business hours and will include some later evenings and weekends to meet program needs. The Cook is responsible for planning, shopping, preparing, and serving meals for approximately 15 to 60 individuals daily. The WEWC Cook will also be responsible for overall inventory control and maintenance of the kitchen, including all equipment in accordance with DCHS and the Health Department standards. The WEWC Cook partners with clinical staff to teach clients meal planning, food preparation, and kitchen management skills.

Requirements

Some knowledge of acceptable food preparation methods
Some knowledge of the principles of sanitation and safety in food service operations
Ability to interpret and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to lift and maneuver heavy objects, equipment and supplies
Some experience in food preparation as a cook
Completion of high school-level courses in arithmetic and English
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Possession of a valid certificate in food service sanitation as required by the City of Alexandria
Successful completion of a City medical examination prior to the date of appointment

Nice To Haves

Five or more years’ experience in institutional food services
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver's license from the state of residence with good driving record
Bilingual (English-Spanish) skills
Possession of Food Handlers Certification

Responsibilities

Prepares meals for WEWC daily, approximately 15 - 50 individuals per day
Plans a schedule of healthy, well-balanced meals each month, in partnership with the WEWC Team Leader and a consulting nutritionist
Conducts all grocery shopping and manages the inventory food
Willingness to partner with clinical staff to engage program clients in learning and performing food preparation and kitchen maintenance
Cooks meals according to planned menus & recipes
Uses accepted methods of food preparation, equipment maintenance, sanitation and safety practices
Maintains food inventory in refrigerator, freezer, storage cabinets, and shelves in an orderly manner
Labels and discards foods after expiration date
Measures and serves portions for special diets and various cuisines
Washes and sanitizes pots, pans and equipment
Cleans ovens, range, dish machine hoods, steam table, cold table, refrigerator, freezer, cabinets, shelves, counter tops, underneath counters, walls and floors
Performs inventory control and supply usage records
Coordinates with verifying deliveries and in properly storing food and supplies
Assists with preparation of food ordered on catering requests
Substitutes menu items with other food containing similar nutritional values
Cleans ovens, range and dish machine hoods, steam table, cold table, and refrigerator, freezer, cabinets, and shelves, counter tops, underneath counters, walls and floors
Attends staff meetings
Keeps department required trainings up to date
Performs other duties as assigned