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Metrocare Services

Cook - Part-Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan
Health savings account
professional development allowance
Bilingual stipend

Job Description

Metrocare is a prominent provider of mental health and developmental disability services based in North Texas, committed to improving the lives of over 55,000 adults and children annually. For more than 50 years, this organization has delivered a wide range of behavioral healthcare programs including mental illness treatment, developmental disabilities support, and co-occurring disorder management. Alongside these services, Metrocare also operates primary care centers for both adults and children, veterans support services, accessible pharmacies, housing assistance, and comprehensive social services. The agency's commitment extends beyond clinical care, with its Altshuler Center for Education & Research actively advancing mental health initiatives... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Current ServSafe certification
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more
  • Ability to perform repeated bending, walking, standing, kneeling, pushing, twisting, stooping and simple grasping
  • Ability to stand and/or walk in excess of 5 hours a day
  • Ability to work with reports and numbers
  • Use computer, printer and software programs necessary for the position
  • Adhere to safety and sanitation regulations
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including some event support outside general hours

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Experience (paid or volunteer) working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
  • Current ServSafe certification required
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to work with reports and numbers
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions
  • Ability to deal with situations that can vary from day to day
  • Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary for the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Point-of-Sale software preferred
  • Ability to utilize the Internet for resources
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision
  • Displays a positive attitude that promotes harmony and teamwork and demonstrates a high level of customer service and professionalism

Job Duties

  • Responsible for food production, preparation and presentation, and is able to rotate through all food stations to ensure a high-quality product is served to the customer
  • Utilize various preparation and cooking methods to ensure the quick, precise creation of our menu items in accordance with cafe recipes
  • Support your team in the preparation of all ingredients and food products to fulfill prep lists, par levels, and recipe standards
  • Assist in ensuring deliveries are received and stored in a timely manner
  • Assist with washing & storing dishes as needed
  • Label food and ensure proper rotation (FIFO)
  • Maintain prep and cooking areas in a clean, sanitary and safe manner
  • Ensure clean, organized, and maintained refrigerators, cooler drawers, ovens, preparation, and dry storage areas, etc.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and efficient environment that meets all food and sanitation standards
  • Maintains kitchen sanitation
  • clean and maintain equipment and areas used in food preparation
  • Adheres to all procedures and programs for safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, reporting and/or correcting unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs
  • Manage inventory and ordering of food and supplies
  • Mentor interns on food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
  • Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for interns
  • Support job coaches and interns as needed to ensure successful training during rotations
  • Prepare for special events and catering functions as needed
  • Maintain accurate records of food preparation and inventory
  • Ensures compliance with all Metrocare and contractual policies and procedures
  • Attends regularly scheduled supervision, team staffing, and unit staff meetings
  • Always wears Metrocare employee badge while on duty
  • Performs other duties as assigned

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Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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