Cook/Kitchen Manager Position Available In Orleans, New York

Cook/Kitchen Manager UConnectCare Behavioral Health Services, Inc. Albion, NY 14411 UConnectCare is a progressive nonprofit organization located in WNY offering help to those impacted by substance use disorder through prevention, treatment, residential, detox, and recovery services for almost 50 years. UConnectCare has earned a local and regional reputation for excellence and was recognized as a Best Company to Work for in New York, 2018-2024.

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We are hiring: Cook/Kitchen Manager Full time= 35 hours per week. Cook/Kitchen Manager will provide the nutritional needs of our patients/consumers. In this role, the Cook/Kitchen Manager will prepare and serve food that follows specific, predetermined standards and nutritional or dietary guidelines. This role is essential to the health of our patients/consumers, so we are looking for someone with experience in both food preparation and nutrition. Applicants with experience in group/home care or cooking for individuals with strict dietary restrictions is highly desirable. This role will include other residential duties. The Cook/Kitchen Manager will prepare food that adheres to the nutritional needs of our guests, follow portion control standards, serve food in residential dining area, deliver food trays to or snacks to rooms in other programs as needed. Additionally, prepare weekly menu with the Program Manager and residential consumers for each week. Oversee general cleanliness of kitchen and residence by assigning thorough cleaning by residents and completion of chores throughout the day. Budget food cost. Biweekly to one time per month food order from vendors. Practice one stop shopping, getting all supplies for the week on one trip and purchase in bulk. Obtain competitive food bids for major supplies and keep a price comparison notebook. Inventory and rotate stock weekly, using the food and supplies purchased first and checking for expired and/or spoiling food daily.

Requirements and Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED certificate, Food handler’s card or completed a food handling safety course via the county or state. Experience with food preparation and nutrition. Attention to detail and works well with individuals. Pre employment background/post offer drug screening required. Valid NYS Drivers license and method of transportation required. This is an hourly nonexempt position.

EOE CARF & NHSA

accredited.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift

Work Location:

In person