Cook

New Paths Inc•Flint, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals, ensuring that food quality and safety standards are maintained. This position is a part-time schedule 3 to 4 days a week including weekends.

Requirements

Knowledge of safe food handling practices.
Knowledge of dietary restrictions or allergies in regards to food preparation.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Skill in communicating with a variety of people from varying backgrounds.
Minimum of 1 year experience in cooking for large groups.
High school Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Support and adhere to the NPI Code of Ethics, work rules, policies, plans and procedures to promote a safe and secure environment for the residents, visitors and employees of New Paths.
Prepare food according to recipes or personal creativity.
Cook food using methods such as grilling, baking, frying, steaming, etc.
Ensure dishes are plated attractively.
Maintain food safety by storing ingredients properly and adhering to hygiene and safety standards.
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils.
Bag and remove trash as needed and transport via rolling cart to dumpster.
Work in a collaborative and efficient work environment with coworkers and clients volunteers.
Weekends (2 per month) and rotating holiday work.
NPW cooks are responsible for taking inventory and communicating what is needed to the kitchen manager.
Stock days are every Thursday, if offsite at NPW it is the cooks responsibility to go to the main building and restock when supplies are low.
Other duties as assigned.