AddressCP Unlimited is currently seeking a full time Cook Housekeeper to join our team of dedicated staff in our Queens Community Residential Program Monday Friday 9am to 5pm to be responsible for delivering food according to planned menus. This includes RD MD diet ordered calorie levels and food consistencies as ordered by Doctor and or Speech Pathologist. The Cook Housekeeper also maintains the residence in a neat and clean manner.
Specific Duties Include
Responsible for all aspects of providing meals according to current diet orders for the people that are living in the residence. Refers to posted diet sheet. This includes all food allergies.
Follows Registered Dietitian MD prescribed diet orders including total daily calories by using portion control. Observes all specialized diets Diabetic low sodium low fat low cholesterol cardiac etc. Provides substitution for known food dislikes.
As prescribed by Speech Pathologist processes and prepares all food and liquid consistency as per current food and liquid consistency list.
Responsible for all aspects of food procurement writes weekly food order and sends to Registered Dietitian for review. Takes direction of any changes made by Dietitian to weekly food order based on menu and inventory and incorporates all changes into weekly order.
Inspects all food deliveries for freshness and correct amount ordered. Refuses food delivered if not acceptable. Responsible for proper storage of all food items. Stores food using first in first out inventory rotation system proper refrigeration and freezer storage methods dating and labeling when separating cases into smaller packaging. Maintains safe holding temperatures of cooked and raw food including safe thawing procedures. Handles all raw meat fish raw eggs and poultry according to food safety guidelines to minimize spread of foodborne pathogenic bacteria.
Maintains personal hygiene standards when handling food i.e. wears disposable gloves when handling ready to eat food and washes hands frequently. Maintains personal hygiene to foodservice industry standard to minimize spread of communicable disease Wears apron disposable or washable at all times when preparing food. Ties long hair back when in kitchen. Maintains handwashing area with dish or hand soap and disposable towels.
Attends Semi Annual Cooks meetings under supervision of Registered Dietitian to receive new Seasonal menus, recipes updated ordering guides and other nutrition education handouts. Brings nutrition binder to meeting and updates according to directions and disposes of old materials. Maintains organization of binder in kitchen.
Maintains clean, neat and sanitary workstation. Sanitizes equipment as needed. Responsible for kitchen cleaning detail and maintenance cabinet order and cleanliness storing of knives and other equipment maintaining large equipment including food processor and blender.
Qualification Needed
Ability to work flexible hours as assigned
Ability to cook according to prescribed dieticians instructions
Able to operate kitchen and cooking equipment and stand for longer periods. Able to bend kneel and crouch as needed Able to frequently reach twist and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties
Ability to lift carry push and or pull weight up to 40 lbs. including moving food delivery boxes.
Pay Rate: $17.05 an hour
Asylum seekers are encouraged to apply!
