Cook (Loudon, TN)

Apex Recovery LLC (TN) • Loudon, NH

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About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and storing food for clients and guests within a home or facility. The role requires knowledge of facility food service systems and the ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and client population. The Cook prepares food according to standard recipes, maintains kitchen equipment and sanitary conditions, follows safety standards and policies, and supports the Chef with menu preparation and supply procurement. The position also involves following dietary restrictions or preferences and providing a high level of customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously within inflexible time frames and adapt to frequent priority changes.
• Ability to work within established organizational policies, procedures, and practices.
• Sufficient English proficiency to provide and receive instructions and directions.
• Ability to move throughout residential houses and the community.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and use and view a PC, fax machine, telephone, and copier.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods, reach, bend, climb, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Formal culinary education or training.
• Experience in healthcare food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or prep menu items according to standard recipes.
• Maintain kitchen equipment to the required standard.
• Maintain the kitchen area to state-required sanitary standards.
• Complete duties while adhering to hospital safety standards and policies.
• Assist the Chef with menu preparation and procurement of supplies.
• Follow dietary restrictions or preferences noted by the Chef or clinical staff.
• Provide a high level of customer service to clients.
• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives, and confidentiality requirements.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with people receiving services, their family members, guests, and healthcare team members.
• Develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships.
• Encourage mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED