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Eliot Community Human Services Juvenile Justice Residential Cook in Brockton, Massachusetts

Description

Eliot is currently seeking a Residential Cook to oversee the planning, preparation and coordination of of meals for one of its Juvenile Justice programs. The ideal candidate will have 2wo years experience in a food service setting as well as knowledge of food ordering, menu planning, nutrition and health codes.

Eliot’s juvenile justice programming includes a residential network for youth ages 13 to 21 who are court-involved and need placement while awaiting return to court, assessment or longer-term treatment. These highly structured, self-contained programs offer a comprehensive intervention for juvenile offenders.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and/or follow a weekly menu consisting of well-balanced nutritious meals that meet USDA requirements ensuring proper taste and temperature.

  • Prepare appetizing, healthy, well balanced meals and snacks.

  • Inspect all food for quality and quantity prior to serving.

  • Assure that menus and meals are culturally diverse, in accordance with the ethnic backgrounds of residents.

  • Prepare meals for special events and Holidays.

  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with food suppliers.

  • Use comparative shopping among suppliers for best prices within budget.

  • Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and purchase food.

  • Maintain paperwork according to policy including, documentation on menus, invoices, inventory, recipes, allergy lists.

  • Ensure the Culinary Arts Vocational curriculum is established and functional in the assigned program.

  • Work with residents to teach food service skills in accordance with Culinary Arts Curriculum.

  • Keep kitchen area clean and sanitary in compliance with all health codes and regulations.

  • Participate in Federal School Lunch program when applicable and maintain required documentation.

  • Participate in Food Bank, Eliot Distribution Center and other bulk buying programs.

  • Obtain and maintain certification in Serve Safe and Sanitation Standards.

    Qualifications :

  • At least two years experience in a food service setting preferred.

  • Knowledge of food ordering, menu planning, nutrition and health codes.

  • Ability to establish professional working relationships.

  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age

Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8am-4pm

Pay: $19.50 hourly

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

  • Communication Skills: Intermediate

  • Computer Software Skills: Intermediate

  • Ability to deal with fast pace setting: Intermediate

Education

Required

  • High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

  • MA Driver's License

Experience

Required

  • Knowledge of Nutrition and health codes

  • 2 years: Experience in a food service setting

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