What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - PRN (As Needed) position at Serenity Knolls?
Overview
Looking to pick up a few shifts each month in a peaceful, supportive setting? Serenity Knolls, a premier residential treatment center in beautiful Forest Knolls, is seeking a PRN (as needed) Cook to join our culinary team.
This flexible role is ideal for someone who can assist with holiday and vacation coverage, supporting our Executive Chef in preparing meals for our residential clients.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience cooking for large groups
- Dependable, team-oriented, and flexible
- Willing to commit to a minimum of four 8-hour shifts per month
Make a meaningful impact through food—apply today and join a team that nourishes both body and spirit.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
· Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
· Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
· Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
· Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
· Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
· Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
· Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
· Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
· ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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