Description

At The Refuge - A Healing Place, we are a premier residential treatment center. We offer above average compensation, strong growth potential, no late nights, paid holiday, personal and sick time, medical, dental and vision benefits, eligibility to participate in 401(k) retirement savings plan, and a picturesque environment to work in!

The ideal candidate will be able to perform the following job responsibilities:

• Prepare food items in a sanitary and timely manner with minimal assistance

• Follow written and verbal recipes

• Exhibit good cleaning and sanitation skills

• Assist with service of food to clients

• Effectively stock shelves upon delivery of food items

• Maintains clean work area - completes clean up and dishwashing duties as assigned

• Safely operates all kitchen equipment

• Adheres to all health and safety policies

• Ensures all activities conform to The Refuge's standards

• Seeks out information, innovative ideas and techniques relative to the dietary department

• Participates in process/quality improvement activities of the company

• Supervises the operation of the kitchen upon request of Sous Chef and/or Dietary Director

• Post menu board

• Perform all other duties as required

  Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED preferred

• MINIMUM 4 years experience in restaurant or healthcare environment

• Must have fluent knife skills

• Must possess the ability to sauté, braise, grill and poach food items

• Must protect and handle sensitive and confidential material and situations

• Must identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Must provide strong customer service

• Must prioritize and plan work activities effectively

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

• Must exhibit strong leadership skills

• Knowledge of culinary terms

All offers of employment at The Refuge - a Healing Place are contingent upon the successful completion of drug screening, background and reference checks.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• High School/GED or better

Experience

Preferred

• 2 years: Cook experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)