Facility Cook

BestCare Treatment Services•Redmond, OR

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About The Position

The Facility Cook provides nutritious meals for clients staying at Detox and follows proper, efficient food-handling practices. The role requires commitment to the agency’s mission and adherence to the BCTS Ethics Statement and all BestCare Treatment Services policies and practices. The cook prepares three meals per day on scheduled workdays according to the meal plan and helps maintain food inventory, purchasing, kitchen sanitation, and equipment. The role also accommodates clients’ food and beverage guidelines and individual dietary needs, protects client confidentiality, and interacts with clients with compassion and respect.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of food-preparation experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen, such as a hospital, school, or restaurant.
For individuals in recovery from substance-use disorder, continuous recovery for the two years preceding the time of hire.
Maintain a valid Oregon driver license or be able to obtain one upon hire, and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy. The stated criteria include being at least 21 years old and having no Type A violations in the past three years or three or more Type B violations.
Current Food Handler’s Card or ability to obtain one upon hiring.
CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain it within six weeks.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist with tracking and maintaining food inventory and making purchases within budget guidelines as directed.
Assist with advance preparation of meals planned for the week, as appropriate.
Maintain kitchen facilities, sanitation, and the care and maintenance of equipment.
Ensure health guidelines and standards are observed.
Prepare three meals per day on scheduled workdays according to the scheduled meal plan.
Keep cooking and food preparation areas clean and sanitary.
Wash dishes, pots and pans, flatware, and other kitchen utensils as needed.
Manage client food and beverage rules and guidelines, with attention to individual clients’ special dietary needs.
Drive to pick up supplies needed for meal preparation, if necessary.
Maintain strict confidentiality of clients receiving services at the facility.
Demonstrate compassion, respect, empathy, and understanding in a culture of diverse backgrounds.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.