Cook

Reports to and Evaluated by: Kitchen Manager

Job Summary: The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals, ensuring that food quality and safety standards are maintained.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support and adhere to the NPI Code of Ethics, work rules, policies, plans and procedures to promote a safe and secure environment for the residents, visitors and employees of New Paths.
• Prepare food according to recipes or personal creativity.
• Cook food using methods such as grilling, baking, frying, steaming, etc.
• Ensure dishes are plated attractively.
• Maintain food safety by storing ingredients properly and adhering to hygiene and safety standards.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Bag and remove trash as needed and transport via rolling cart to dumpster.
• Work in a collaborative and efficient work environment with coworkers and clients volunteers.
• Weekends (2 per month) and rotating holiday work.
• NPW cooks are responsible for taking inventory and communicating what is needed to the kitchen manager.
• Stock days are every Thursday, if offsite at NPW it is the cooks responsibility to go to the main building and restock when supplies are low.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safe food handling practices.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions or allergies in regards to food preparation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Skill in communicating with a variety of people from varying backgrounds

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in cooking for large groups.
• High school Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking.
• Must be able to use stairs.
• Must be able to use hands/fingers for fine motor skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.