Effingham, New Hampshire, USA
3 days ago
Full Time Cook (Entry Level)
Description Position at Granite Recovery Centers

Cook – Resident Facility- Full-Time  Sign on bonus offered for eligible applicants and offered for a limited time.  ** Details to be discussed during the interview process. **Granite Recovery Center is committed to helping people achieve lasting sobriety through comprehensive care and compassionate support. Founded by and staffed with individuals in recovery themselves, we treat residents with the respect and dignity they deserve. Our center provides individualized care and evidence-based clinical approaches in an environment that promotes healing.
Granite Recovery Center is looking for a hardworking and dedicated Cook that is passionate about delivering the best possible dining experience for our guests and associates.   The Cook prepares delicious meals according to the menu. They follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals in an efficient and timely manner to ensure an excellent guest experience. They are knowledgeable in various ingredients and cooking techniques and are kept up to date on industry trends.  Duties & Responsibilities: 

Is a team player in preparation, cooking, and serving of food (e.g. regular food items, special diets, allergies, etc.) 

Prepares a variety of food and beverage items according to recipes and established food preparation procedures (e.g., regular food items, deli sandwiches, baked goods, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements. 

Ensure that food is prepared and served in a timely manner. Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance, and temperature for the purpose of providing items that will be accepted by clients 

Receives food items and/or supplies and places them in designated areas utilizing temperature requirements and food spoilage guidelines for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements 

Reports needed supplies and equipment malfunctions for the purpose of notifying cafeteria manager of needed items and repair and/or replacement 

Ability to work independently or with a team and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions 

Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality, and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards 

Inventories food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements 

Performs functions of other nutritional service positions as requested by manager for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations 

Attends in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions 

Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards 

Maintains records and reports (e.g., counting and recording the amount of leftovers, number of opened cans, etc.) for the purpose of keeping an accurate record of food used 

Plans food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner 

Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment 

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures  

Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor 

  Knowledge & Skills: 

High school diploma or GED preferred 

One year of culinary experience preferred 

Culinary training preferred 

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Ability to prioritize based on patient and facility needs. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Computer proficiency  

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers 

Must meet then maintain all pre-employment requirements which includes reference checks, applicable state and national required background screening, 10 panel urine drug screen, DMV check, insurance (if applicable), and license/credential verifications 

  Physical Demands:    The requirements listed below are representative of the physical abilities required to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.  

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to travel local during the business day. 

Here is what you can expect from us: Granite Recovery Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.

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