Cook / Asst Food Donation Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks for clients and staff.
• Set up, serve, and clean up during meal periods according to schedule.
• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and food preparation areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining areas, and storage spaces in accordance with food safety standards.
• Monitor food and supply inventory and alert supervisor when items need restocking.
• Receive, unpack, and properly store food deliveries.
• Help maintain the agency food donation program.
• Work with food sourcing agencies.
• Ensure the transportation of food follows proper safety protocol.
• Label and date food items; rotate stock using FIFO (first in, first out) practices.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain respectful and professional interactions with clients and staff.
• Adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines when working in client spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory:

This position does not oversee staff.

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/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Prior food service or kitchen experience is a plus but not required.

• Familiarity with basic kitchen equipment and food safety practices preferred.

• Formal food safety training a plus.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic understanding of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members and supervisors.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work assigned shifts.
• Able to maintain a calm, respectful demeanor in a treatment center setting.
• Willingness to receive training in food safety and handling procedures.

Work Environment:

The work is typically performed in a kitchen environment with moderate noise level and exposure to various temperature levels. Frequent contact with patients is required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment including standing, sitting, climbing stairs and/or walking throughout the shift.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds regularly and 50 pounds on occasion.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.