At Phoenix Houses of NY|LI, change is something we embrace every day as part of our values to deliver exceptional care. Phoenix Houses of NY|LI provides individualized, holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment, with a legacy spanning nearly 50 years. We are passionate about healing individuals, families, and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions. Phoenix Houses of NY|LI supports the mission through a holistic approach that focuses on every person's distinct mental, physical, and social needs; innovation of best-in-class and evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs; and the promotion of greater understanding of addiction. Our devoted staff is committed to treating the whole person—and come from all fields.

We operate personalized, strength-based, gender-responsive programs while living the values and being accountable for our commitments. Being introspective and becoming part of the solution is integral to every interaction and person we touch. As "One Phoenix Houses of NY|LI " we believe in having fun along the way – embracing ‘progress not perfection’ as our journey continues.

Phoenix House of NY & Long Island is looking for a Part Time Cook to work in our Wainscott facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

· Receives deliveries and stores food in refrigerators and freezers.

· Rotates stock in containers to maintain freshness.

· Cleans food preparation areas and removes garbage from the kitchen.

· Makes lists of items that need to be ordered for campus cooks and assists in keeping the kitchen organized.

· Prepares the ingredients for Campus cook to prepare the entrees and meals that are offered on the menu.

· Washes, chops, grates and slices vegetables to go in various dishes.

· Cuts and slices meats to the appropriate portion sizes.

· Complies with special food handling requirements for certain restricted diets

· Assists in cleaning the kitchen

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in culinary arts from a community college or technical schools preferred

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

NYS Serv Safe certificate preferred

Food Handler Certificate preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Previous restaurant experience.

On-the-job training in knife use and safe and sanitary food handling procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly required to stand and walk most of the day

Frequently required to reach, lift, and carry food and kitchen equipment up to 50 pounds

Visual acuity required for appraising appearance of food

Phoenix House of NY|LI conducts as needed, job-related background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, physical exams, medical exams, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment.

Phoenix House of NY|LI is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation, or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

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