Cook at Clitheroe Men's Residential Center

The Salvation Army Southern California•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Resident Manager, the Cook enhances client recovery by providing well-balanced and attractive meal service for a 42-bed residential facility consisting of clients, guests, and staff by addressing special diets and keeping costs in line with budget.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Two (2) years’ experience as a cook, one of which must have been in an institutional setting.
Must possess or obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of hire and be Serv-Safe certified.
Understanding of trauma-informed care.
Ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative work environment and to work with a minimum of supervision.
Must be skilled in communication with individuals of varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Highly organized, detail oriented, and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with peers, supervisors, clients, families, and visitors.
Have the ability to assess safety needs and follow standardized safety procedures.
Ability to complete multiple tasks, meet deadlines, remain self-motivated, and work with a minimum of supervision.
Microsoft Office Suite recommended and ability to use new software programs with basic training.
Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions.
The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.
Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.
Must be creative, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and possess leadership skills.
Must complete the online course for Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission and pass the Background Check required by The Salvation Army for employment.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on intermittent or continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
Ability to operate a telephone.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
Ability to understand written information.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle in darkness and during periods of inclement weather.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A back brace is encouraged to be worn.
Special attention must be taken when handling hot food items.
The cook is encouraged to request assistance as needed to avoid injury.

Responsibilities

Prepares and serves nutritional and attractive meals and snack trays from the planned menu, as well as meals developed for clients’ special needs.
Follows established preventative maintenance procedures and reports equipment failure and maintenance needs to the Resident Manager.
Maintain positive, enthusiastic, and energetic attitude at all times providing excellent customer service.
Rotates stock as needed and stocks rations in appropriate areas; checks stock to determine inventory levels; and reports food and supply needs to the Resident Manager.
Follows established Federal, State, local, and Salvation Army food service procedures, policies and regulations; reports any unsafe acts or violations to the Resident Manager.
Keeps kitchen clean and well organized.
Assumes full responsibility of food service operations when Lead Cook and/or Resident Manager is not available.
Assists other kitchen personnel as needed to accomplish set goals and objectives, sharing suggestions and ideas in staff meetings.
Completes all required competencies and all relevant courses on Relias Learning, as assigned.
Attend staff meetings and complete required trainings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.