Per Diem Cook

Openings; Per diem: picking up open shifts, covering vacations, or call out shifts.

JOB SUMMARY:

1. Prepare and cook all meals for the consumers and supporting staff.

Ensures proper sanitary requirements for dietary department

WORK HOURS: Full time, part time, and per diem positions as hired and scheduled. Weekend and holiday work is required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated rooms. Possibility of cuts or minor burns from equipment. May be exposed to communicable diseases. Possibility of strain or injury due to job requirements or from interacting with the consumers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Work Skills (These are core to TFH’s mission and are expected of all employees):

1. On time

2. Good attendance

3. Work of good quality

4. Ability to work independently (self initiative, completes tasks accurately and timely)

5. Organized (prepared, orderly, returns things, uses time well)

6. Maintains confidentiality and consumer rights.

7. Treats consumers with respect and dignity. (positive regard, empathy, normalization)

8. Works as a member of the team. (aware of others needs, impact on others, cooperation)

9. Acts as a good role model and demonstrates a positive attitude.

10. Communicates effectively, courteously and professionally.

11. Effectively gives and receives constructive feedback in supervision.

12 Adapts to changes in the work environment, with consumers and/or co-workers.

13 Complies with and reports problems with Policies and Procedures.

14 Practices high safety and sanitation standards. Cleans and sanitizes work area according to standards. (aware of hazards, utilizes precautions,

fills out staff I & A reports.)

15. Attends/participates in all in-services, trainings, and meetings required by TFH.

16. Represents the Agency in a professional manner

17. Participates in their own professional growth and development. (works toward

improving their performance, increase knowledge, skill etc.)

18. Willingly performs other duties as requested or required by supervisor(s).

19. Supports and has a positive attitude about committee work going on in the agency.

Specific Work Skills (These apply to one’s position):

1. Ensures that meals are served at the scheduled time.

2. Plans ahead by looking at the posted menu to check stock; pre-cooks or begins to slowly thaw out menu items needed in the near future.

3. Prepares meals for al the consumers and supporting staff according to the written cycle menu.

4. Substitutes items of the same quality when needed and documents such with food item,

date, and reason for change.

5. Prepares special food items as necessary to meet the consumer’s needs as outlined by

physician or dietitian.

6. Modifies textures according to the individual needs of the consumers as ordered by

physician.

7. Serves and delivers each meal, in a sanitary manner, to each house.

8. Prepares snacks for consumers as assigned.

9. Completes adequate preparation work, as assigned.

10. Starts long cooking supper menu items and does dessert baking, as assigned.

11. Washes and sanitizes dishes/pots/pans and returns them to designated areas.

12. Completes closing tasks, checking lights, fans, stoves, windows, and locking all doors.

13. Stocks each house with basic food supplies needed on a daily basis.

14. Rotates staples, freezer, and refrigerator stock items.

15. Keeps the kitchen, equipment and food store room in clean, and good running

condition.

16. Participates in routine and weekly cleaning.

17. Flexible.

18. Picks up shifts.

19. Practices high personal hygiene.

EDUCATION/ EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalence preferred.

2. Has some experience in quantity cooking and knowledge of basic nutrition.

1. Must not be a convicted felon or convicted of a crime involving abuse of a person or animal.

4. Experience and/or a genuine interest in working with people with intellectual disabilities.

PHYSICAL/SPECIAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all levels of personnel.

2. Ability to lift 50 lbs. and withstand strenuous physical activity.

3. Possess good sanitation practices.

1. Ability to complete multiple tasks at one time.

5. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

As a Cook at 3Rivers, you do more than prepare meals—you help fuel great days. You will prepare and cook nutritious, well-balanced meals for the individuals we support and the staff who support them, playing a key role in health, comfort, and daily routines within our ICF setting. You’ll follow cycle menus, accommodate special diets and texture modifications, and ensure meals are served on time and with care, always keeping safety and sanitation top of mind.

In this role, you’ll work independently while staying connected to a team that values respect, flexibility, and collaboration. From planning ahead for upcoming menus to keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly, your attention to detail helps everything else fall into place. You’ll also have meaningful interactions with the people we serve, supporting their dignity and preferences through thoughtful meal preparation. If you enjoy cooking for others, take pride in a clean and well-run kitchen, and want your work to directly support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 3Rivers offers a welcoming, purpose-driven place where your skills truly matter.