What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Justice Residential Cook position at Eliot?
Eliot is currently seeking a Residential Cook to oversee the planning, preparation and coordination of of meals for one of its Juvenile Justice programs. The ideal candidate will have 2wo years experience in a food service setting as well as knowledge of food ordering, menu planning, nutrition and health codes.
Eliot’s juvenile justice programming includes a residential network for youth ages 13 to 21 who are court-involved and need placement while awaiting return to court, assessment or longer-term treatment. These highly structured, self-contained programs offer a comprehensive intervention for juvenile offenders.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and/or follow a weekly menu consisting of well-balanced nutritious meals that meet USDA requirements ensuring proper taste and temperature.
- Prepare appetizing, healthy, well balanced meals and snacks.
- Inspect all food for quality and quantity prior to serving.
- Assure that menus and meals are culturally diverse, in accordance with the ethnic backgrounds of residents.
- Prepare meals for special events and Holidays.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with food suppliers.
- Use comparative shopping among suppliers for best prices within budget.
- Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and purchase food.
- Maintain paperwork according to policy including, documentation on menus, invoices, inventory, recipes, allergy lists.
- Ensure the Culinary Arts Vocational curriculum is established and functional in the assigned program.
- Work with residents to teach food service skills in accordance with Culinary Arts Curriculum.
- Keep kitchen area clean and sanitary in compliance with all health codes and regulations.
- Participate in Federal School Lunch program when applicable and maintain required documentation.
- Participate in Food Bank, Eliot Distribution Center and other bulk buying programs.
- Obtain and maintain certification in Serve Safe and Sanitation Standards.
Qualifications:
- At least two years experience in a food service setting preferred.
- Knowledge of food ordering, menu planning, nutrition and health codes.
- Ability to establish professional working relationships.
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8am-4pm
Pay: $19.50 hourly
Salary : $20
