Assistant Cook - Buda, TX
Austin Recovery provides compassionate and effective drug and alcohol treatment since 1967. We are currently seeking a part time Assistant Cook for our facility in Buda, Texas.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain inventory of food and non-food items as required to prepare meals in accordance with dietitian approved menus.
- Washes dishes as a primary job duty.
- Act as a team leader by maintaining compliance with Health Department and Austin Recovery food handling requirements, kitchen safety and cleanliness.
- Prepares food order for approval by Food Service Coordinator.
- Maintains cleanliness of dining areas, kitchens, food storage areas, and food preparation equipment in accordance with standards established by Health Department and other inspecting agencies.Performs other related assignments as directed by Food Service Director.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Ability to independently prepare meals; requires lifting and minimum of 40 lbs., knowledge and skill of food preparation, knowledge of Health Department requirements.
- Must have good health habits (washing hands often, etc.)
- Good eye hand coordination when handling sharp knives and other kitchen tools.
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions
- Food Handler certificate by the Texas Department of Health
- Must be Red Cross CPR/First Aid certified upon hire or enrolled within 30 days of hire.
Education and Experience:
- Prefer High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Previous experience in institutional cooking preferred but willing to train.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Standard commercial kitchen working conditions.
- Considerable exposure to heat, cold, humidity, stagnant air and slippery floors.
- Hearing and vision within normal range
- Uses hands and fingers, handle and feel and reach with hands and arms.
- Must be able up to lift 40-50 pounds.
Please click this link to apply: Assistant Cook - Buda, TX. EOE.