Cook Assistant (Part Time)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Assist the Cook with meal preparation for residents.
• Prepare healthy and nutritious meals in accordance with planned menus as well as safety and health regulations.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc., and ensure food storage areas are clean and properly arranged. Move and lift stock and equipment as necessary.
• Direct residents at residential sites in preparing and cooking meals.
• Assist with donation pick-up from Food Bank and other donation sites.
• Prepare for site inspections from various regulatory agencies.
• Train residents on aspects of safe food handling.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and reports.
• Assist in maintenance and recording of proper temperature controls, food storage, and food rotation.
• Maintain kitchen in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are used.
• Travel to purchase food items, gather donations and other items as needed.
• Interact with clients and staff in a professional and respectful manner.
• Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA's mission and values:
• Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments.
• Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions.
• Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve.
• Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Provide coverage for other positions on a short-term basis as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Understanding of storage, preparation, and safety procedures of food preparation and service.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach others proper techniques for baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
• Ability to maintain professional communications and boundaries while interacting with individuals diagnosed with substance use or co-occurring conditions.
• Ability to utilize both oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with patients, co-workers, community resources, supervisors, and various other individuals encountered in the course of performing work while maintaining patient confidentiality and establishing professional rapport.
• Ability to operate a computer and utilize basic MS Office programs.
• Ability to use basic math skills.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• Prior work experience in menu planning and food preparation for large groups of people in a health-care environment is required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Oregon Food Handler's card.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to acquire within 90 days of hire.
• A valid Oregon or Washington driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to follow infection control practices and safely work in patient-focused environment.
• Must be able to lift pots and pans, bulk food items, and kitchen equipment, utilize knife skills, and work in an environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Must be able to operate a personal computer, including reading from a computer monitor, keyboarding, and using a mouse.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and handle objects.
• Must be able to perform Basic Life Support for 15 minutes continuously and maintain BLS certification.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Consistent attendance and punctuality are required of this position.
• Passion for helping others, nonjudgmental, and able to deal with difficult situations in positive and constructive ways.
• A negative result on all pre-employment, reasonable basis, and post-accident drug screens.
• An acceptable criminal record as determined by DHS, the Oregon Administrative Rules, and the Oregon Revised Statutes; and no current supervised parole or probation.
• An acceptable driving record and the recommended amount of personal automobile insurance as determined by CODA's automobile insurance provider.