Cook

Company: Real House, Inc.

Status: Full Time

Location: 176 Harding Highway, Newfield, New Jersey 08344

Reports to: Program Manager, Elaine Peguero

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and serve all meals in strict accordance to Doctor’s, Dietitians and Food Service Director directives.
• Assist in planning, preparation and serving meals.
• Assist in ordering, food acquisitions, and menu planning.
• Comply with health codes; ensure cleanliness of refrigerators, stoves, pantries, cooking, serving and dining areas
• Maintain daily schedule and required documentation
• Ensure food rotation and restocking is in adherence to expiration dates
• Follow and implement all policies and procedures
• Maintain flexible work schedule
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on operational agency needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required and Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED required
• year experience in food preparation service
• Able to read and follow standardized recipes
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
• Able to work as part of a team

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Must be able to ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs throughout the course of a normal workday.

Certificates and Licenses:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Must be Serve Safe Certified (National Restaurant Association)
• Food Handlers (American National Standards Institute) (preferred)
• Must have Valid driver’s license

• First Aid / CPR certification within 1st year of employment
• Employment contingent upon clear fingerprint and criminal history record.