Cook

Full Time
Sarasota, FL 34234
Posted
Job description
BENEFITS:
  • 21 days paid time off (PTO) per year
  • 3 mental health days per year
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • health, dental, vision, life insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • student loan forgiveness plan eligibility
  • growth opportunities

Position Summary: Supports nutritional needs of clients by preparing and serving meals according to established menus approved by Registered Dietician. The schedule is Monday-Friday 10am-6pm + two (2) 12 hour shifts every other weekend.

Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent

Special Skills: Knowledge of basic dietary and nutritional principles; strong people skills to provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Position Duties:
  • Prepares approved meals by following established menus using standardized recipes.
  • Ensures availability of meals by maintaining proper operation of food preparation equipment.
  • Protects clients and co-workers by adhering to approved sanitation and cleaning standards.
  • Keeps supervisor informed of all clients' reported concerns or food requests; notifies supervisor immediately of any negative/confrontational/improper client interaction.
  • Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential; follows established confidentiality policy and procedures; maintains professional boundaries with clients.
  • Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.



FIRST STEP COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates Dependability:
  • Arrives to work on time according to FSOS policy
  • Uses leave time according to FSOS policy
  • Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines
Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative:
  • Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues
  • Works different shifts when necessary
  • Recommends program changes and improvements
Demonstrates Teamwork:
  • Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals
  • Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees
  • Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor
Demonstrates Professionalism:
  • Conducts self in professional manner with colleagues, peers, and clients
  • Recognizes the rights of clients; and will protect client’s privacy at all times by following FSOS State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations
  • Adheres to FSOS Code of Ethics at all times
  • Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws, and regulations under which First Step operates



First Step of Sarasota, Inc. (FSOS) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff and clients. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. FSOS also conducts pre-employment drug screening (to include medical marijuana) as a Drug Free Workplace pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Program under Florida's Workers' Compensation Law.

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