Cook (FT Days/Evening Shift)

Overview

If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AdCare of Rhode Island American Addiction Centers, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.

AdCare Rhode Island is a 59-bed inpatient alcohol and drug treatment center with a mission of providing transformational recovery experiences to individuals struggling with substance dependence.

The state-of-the-art facility is nestled on 22 acres of peaceful New England woodland in historic North Kingstown. The campus is conveniently located just minutes away from both the airport and downtown Providence. AdCare RI is also located close to pristine beaches and recreational areas.  The newly renovated facility is outfitted with semi-private rooms with baths, fitness center, basketball court, and many other amenities.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Responsible for preparing food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards following established food production programs and procedures.  The cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to ensure loss, waste, and fraud is minimized.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and present breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
• Creates and posts daily menus.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation, dishwasher, refrigerators, ovens, etc.
• Keeps track of food and supplies inventory.
• Prepares shopping list for purchasing coordinator.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures for quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests; when applicable.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Serve Safe Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in food production required.
• Experience in preparing and serving food in an institutional setting preferred.

All positions require a TST, MMR Titer, the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and satisfactory criminal background records check. 

American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law. AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees and will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws.