Cook Fresno First

MHS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve people’s lives and instill hope by providing cost-effective community-based mental health, drug and alcohol recovery, and housing services. We continually seek new and improved ways of serving our clients and communities. MHS is an essential business. 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor, the Cook performs complex food preparation work. Work

involves planning, preparing, seasoning, and cooking food; maintaining inventories and records of food consumption; and making

recommendations for improvement. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision with moderate

latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Studies cooking and kitchen operations, notes areas in need of correction or improvement, and makes recommendations for improving operating efficiency.
• Seasons and prepares food as needed.
• Checks and tastes food during preparation for conformance to standards.
• Knowledge of cooking and baking, and in the use and care of food preparation appliances and equipment.
• Reports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and prepares requisitions for needed items as appropriate.
• Knowledge of health and safety codes related to nutritional services.
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation techniques and procedures, and of modified and calculated diet preparation methods.
• Knowledge of procedure manuals and an ability to interpret these effectively to staff, family members and community providers.
• May assign and/or supervise the work of others.
• Displays regular and reliable attendance. Reports to and departs from work on time, as scheduled, and accurately reflects all time on timecard.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, and the ability to work with minimal direction and supervision.
• Utilizes logical problem-solving techniques both independently and in collaboration with workers in dealing with client needs.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Comply with all MHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED.
• Some college preferred.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite and EHR software.
• Ability to problem solve and react appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

☒ Seeing

☒ Hearing

☒ Speaking

☒ Stooping/Bending

☐ Working in cramped spaces

☒ Moving around office

☒ Moving between offices/clients

☒ Driving

☒ Climbing

☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items

☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items

☒ Standing for long periods

☐ Working outside/underground

☒ Using hands/fingers

☐ Sitting for long periods of time

I can perform the above job duties:

☐ Without accommodation               ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify: 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

MHS is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability or protected veteran status.