Cook - PRN (51037)

## Description
**JOB TITLE:**Cook
**DEPARTMENT**: Christopher House
**REPORTS TO**: Chief Clinical Officer
**SUPERVISES**: None
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
The Cook is responsible for providing quality food services working independently.
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

• Follows established dietary policies and procedures; keeps kitchen clean in compliance with regulations.
• Inspects food inventory on regular basis and disposes of out-of-date items.
• Prepares meals according to room service orders; delivers meals within the policy timeframe; completes paperwork related to meals served.
• Washes dishes and cleans up after meal preparation.
• Maintains daily, weekly & monthly cleaning logs, as well as temperature logs on refrigerator and dishwasher.
• Maintains appropriate inventories of food and beverages.
• Places orders for groceries and supplies; completes purchase orders and required paperwork.
• Ensure reports are completed and submitted to regulatory and community agencies.
• Provides training and orientation to new kitchen staff in established kitchen procedures & protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

## Qualifications

• Familiarity with office software, such as Microsoft office products.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in the English language. .
• One year food service experience, preferably in a medical or other institutional setting.
• Current City of Austin Food Handlers Certification required.