Cook - Part-Time

Metrocare Services•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Metrocare Cafe serves grab and go breakfast and lunch items for the staff and clients while providing training opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. As the Cook, you are responsible for preparing food items according to the menu/recipes, and that proper health procedures are followed. The cook will also ensure excellent customer experience and kitchen safety and other supports needed to run the café successfully.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
A passion for culinary arts and a commitment to excellence.
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including empathy, responsibility, self-control, and good judgment
Adheres to agency policies and procedures.
Meets deadlines and performance expectations; promptly informs his/her supervisor of issues that may interfere with doing so.
Follows written and verbal instructions, seeking timely clarification when needed.
Demonstrated experience in utilizing organizational, documentation and time management skills.
Acceptance of individual differences.
Supports multiculturalism by treating all people with dignity and respect and not engaging in discriminatory behavior.
Able to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision.
Displays a positive attitude that promotes harmony and teamwork and demonstrates a high level of customer service and professionalism.
Basic math skills required. Ability to work with reports and numbers.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with situations that can vary from day to day.
Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary for the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Ability to utilize the Internet for resources.
Current ServSafe certification required
Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain a Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.
Liability insurance is required if an employee will operate a personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business.
Must be insurable by Center’s liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
Must have an acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more, ability to perform repeated bending, walking, standing, kneeling, pushing, twisting, stooping and simple grasping.
The position requires the incumbent to be highly mobile and able to stand throughout shift.
The position requires standing and/or walking in excess of 5 hours a day.

Nice To Haves

Experience (paid or volunteer) working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Experience with Point-of-Sale software preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for food production, preparation and presentation, and is able to rotate through all food stations to ensure a high-quality product is served to the customer
Utilize various preparation and cooking methods to ensure the quick, precise creation of our menu items in accordance with cafe recipes.
Wash, chop, cut, grill, roast, sauté, fry, etc.
Coordinate with other stations as needed.
Support your team in the preparation/ of all ingredients and food products to fulfill prep lists, par levels, and recipe standards.
Assist in ensuring deliveries are received and stored in a timely manner
Assist with washing & storing dishes as needed.
Label food and ensure proper rotation (FIFO)
Maintain prep and cooking areas in a clean, sanitary and safe manner.
Ensure clean, organized, and maintained refrigerators, cooler drawers, ovens, preparation, and dry storage areas, etc.
Maintain clean, organized, and efficient environment that meets all food and sanitation standards.
Maintains kitchen sanitation; clean and maintain equipment and areas used in food preparation.
Adheres to all procedures and programs for safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, reporting and/or correcting unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Manage inventory and ordering of food and supplies.
Mentor interns on food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for interns
Support job coaches and interns as needed to ensure successful training during rotations.
Prepare for special events and catering functions as needed.
Maintain accurate records of food preparation and inventory
Ensures compliance with all Metrocare and contractual policies and procedures.
Attends regularly scheduled supervision, team staffing, and unit staff meetings.
Always wears Metrocare employee badge while on duty.
Performs other duties as assigned.