Cook; PRN

Job Details

Job Location
: DALLAS, TX 75228

Education Level
:
High School Preferred

Salary Range
: $18.24 Hourly

Travel Percentage
:
Up to 25%

Job Category
:
Facilities

POSITION: Cook
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Director of Food Services
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time and Part-Time
SHIFT: 40 Hours or Less Per Week

POSITION SUMMARY: The cook is responsible for general upkeep and cleanliness of kitchen area. They manage all responsibilities associated with providing meals to clients and staff. They cook meals and inventory/maintain food storage room.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and cooks meals as defined by weekly menus, under the direction of the Director of Food Services.
• Performs or supervises the cleaning of all kitchen equipment and restocking of dry storage area when shipments are received.
• Maintains inventory and use of cooking supply records as required by administrative offices and funding agencies.
• Performs other cooking/kitchen duties as required by the Director of Food Services.
• Ensures services delivered in line with the Nexus Mission and Values
• Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Basic understanding of institution cooking.
• Fundamental cooking skills.
• Working and practical knowledge of kitchen equipment and tools.
• Proficient in reading recipes and cooking directions.
• Able to lift boxes weighing at least 25 lbs.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to place food orders for future meals.
• Understanding of HIPAA Compliance, and Employee/Client Confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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. As a condition of continued employment, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all trainings required to stay in compliance with state licensure rules.

EDUCATIONS AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in basic dietary needs and food preparation.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read general business contracts.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Willingness to learn new skills as needed to perform job functions.
• Willingness to cross-train with other departments and team members.
• Ability to prioritize work, be detail-oriented, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and function as an integral part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Positive energy.
• Problem solving.
• Effective time management skills.

QUANTITY OF WORK: Ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy and a degree of excellence in a timely manner.

QUALITY OF WORK: Ability to work to the maximum capacity of all required expectations.

COMPLIANCE:

• Respects confidentiality always; follows HIPAA and CFR 42 guidelines for disclosing information.
• Understands and adheres to the agency’s compliance plan and code of conduct.
• Adhere to the agency’s standard policies and procedures.
• Treats all clients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity and respect.

TEAMWORK:

• Takes initiative to help the team and is flexible when asked to assist in other areas.
• Consistently demonstrates positive and affirming behaviors even when addressing conflict or stressful situations.
• Demonstrates concern for the overall team and understands how actions affect others.
• Shows a…