Cook

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary function of this position is to provide nutritious meals in an efficient, sanitary, and conscientious manner while maintaining a safe and clean environment.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Cooking
  • Cleaning
  • Documentation
  • Stocking
  • Assist employees and members with meals.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

  • Provide high quality customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
  • Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Participate in Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Processes of the agency.
  • Complete all TGC required trainings on time.
  • Maintains a high level of professionalism while performing job functions.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to learn.
  • This position is 100% onsite, in the state of Arizona.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

  • HS Diploma or GED

Current food management certification or obtainable within 30 days of hire

Must possess or be able to obtain a State of Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Ability to read and write

Able to correctly use and read temperature thermometer

Ability to obtain Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

  • At least 18 years of age or older.

Preferred:

  • Two years’ experience in kitchen

Two years’ experience in institution kitchen

Cooking experience in medical care setting

  • Knowledge of pertinent food service regulations

ACCOMMODATIONS

TGC will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities unless it would cause undue hardship. We define reasonable accommodation as any change in the work environment or in the way a job is performed that enables a person with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities. We will make a good faith effort to list any special requirements in our job descriptions.

The physical demands of this position warrant: Light Work: Occasionally exerting 20 pounds of force or frequently exerting 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body; walking or standing to a significant degree.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Under Federal confidentiality laws, personnel of the Clinic may not disclose information about clients or personnel to anyone outside the Clinic without the person’s prior written consent and may not disclose this information to others within the Clinic except on a “need to know basis”. This includes any identifying information concerning current, past or prospective clients or personnel.