Assistant Chef

Job Title: Assistant Chef

Employment Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Reports To: Head Chef

SUMMARY

The Assistant Chef at Clearfork Academy is responsible for assisting the Head Chef in any matters related to kitchen functions.

This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with maintenance, hygiene, and cleanliness within preparation areas as well as food

preparation, grocery shopping, and inventory maintenance. Prepares a variety of foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for clients in

a residential treatment facility. Responsible for sanitizing equipment and utensils and ensures kitchen area is in compliance with all

state, federal, and Joint Commission regulatory guidance.

AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED

Age of Patient Population Served: Adolescent and Young Adult Males

Population Served: Persons meeting DSM 5 criteria for substance use disorders with or without co-occurring psychiatric illness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems with deference to Program Chef instructions.
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Serves or ensures proper serving of food for clients
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards.
• Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment and utensils after use.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Prepares a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, and snacks according to Head Chef’s instructions and dietary needs of clients.
• Reports necessary equipment needs, repairs, and maintenance to supervisor.
• Apportions food for serving.
• Maintains daily production records.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before service.
• Ensures compliance with all state, federal, and Joint Commission regulatory guidance.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of industry standards as related to the position of healthcare facility cook.
• Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics, and continuing education.
• Knowledge of PC and Mac software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic.
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner.
• Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands
• Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the developmental milestones of adolescents and young adults.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The

employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The job requires frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning) and working with body fluid and hazardous chemicals.

When under these working conditions, OSHA standards and universal precautions must be followed at all times.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high

volumes of stress.