Prep Cook

Gateway Counseling Center, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that provides services to adults with developmental disabilities, as well as adults with mental illness. Gateway’s mission is to enhance the lives of others through our program services, which are designed to increase independence and functioning through person-centered and goal-based care. Our programs operate 7-days a week and the agency provides to-and-from transportation to our service recipients, at no cost to them so that services are accessible for those who may benefit from our care.

Schedule: Full Time- Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Some of your specific responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for ensuring that kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Estimate food consumption and based on such estimates, the purchasing of foodstuffs and kitchen supplies.
• Purchase foodstuffs, kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of all kitchen items and foodstuffs.
• Ensure observance of Food Handler Certification rules and regulations.
• Ensure adherence to Department of Health regulations.
• Preparation of Child and Adult Care Food Program documentation.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Receive food from outside vendor, inspects food for quality, heats up meals and prepares plates for serving.
• Cut up food in accordance with requirements of individuals to have food that is a certain size as a choking precaution.
• Work with Direct Care staff to ensure that they know the proper way to cut food for individuals.
• Serve food to individuals in classrooms.
• Assist with preparing sandwiches and coordinating meals for outings with clinical staff.
• Inform management of any irregularity that requires immediate attention.
• Ensure quality of food being served.
• Ensures that food is properly stored and labeled according to regulations.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's Degree Required and/or 1 year experience in related field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Food Handler's License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires fingerprinting and background checks as part of the pre-employment screening process. Do you currently possess a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID that can be presented for these screenings?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Meal preparation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• non-expired Food Handler Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person