This position works in a 24/7 Residential Community Corrections facility.

The Cook is responsible for the food preparation, planning, and conducting the facility's food service program in a confinement setting. A Cook is responsible for kitchen and dining area sanitation. The Cook assists in the storage, inventory, and ordering of food. It is the Cook’s responsibility to help in delivering meals to Embrave facilities.

The Cook assists with planning meals far enough in advance for clients to minimize the need for food substitutions; when substitutions are necessary, helps to serve food of equivalent nutritional value. The Cook helps to maintain established standards of sanitation, safety, and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments, including:

• Storing foodstuffs and supplies in appropriate areas.
• Washing dishes.
• Cleaning refrigerators, stove, bins, cupboards, and other kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors.

The Cook supervises the food line, participates in all emergency drills and environmental safety activities, and participates in general staff meetings and other meetings and events planned by the grantee and delegate agency as requested. The Cook substitutes for the Cook in his/her absence.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/ Work Experience: High school diploma or equivalent education.

• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• 401K 5% Employer Match, 2 Years Fully Vested.
• 14 Paid Holidays.
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Time.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance and Travel Programs.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits.

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Experience in food preparation and service.
• Knowledge of sanitation, safety, and food preparation standards.
• Ability to assist in meal planning and delivery.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.