Assistant Chef

Description

Job Title: Assistant Chef

Employment Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Department: Operations 

Reports To: Head Chef

MISSION STATEMENT: Leading adolescents to a new legacy.

The mission of CLEARFORK ACADEMY is to offer the highest quality and professional, substance abuse and mental health

treatment across a full continuum of care.

We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work toward reaching their

highest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards

of care and policies and procedures set forth by the Texas Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission.

•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY ensures all clients are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity regardless of race, creed, age, sex, handicaps, or sexual orientation.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY employees are competent and responsible personnel who adhere to a strict code of professional ethics which include but are not limited to the prohibition of fraternization with patients, exploitation of clients, or any criminal behaviors.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY provides clients with accurate and complete information regarding the available services including the program rules, regulations, goals, and objectives of the program.
•  Appropriate availability of alternative treatment modalities is made at any time before during or after treatment if they are requested or the client’s needs are out of the scope of our practice.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY will ensure that discharge from treatment is conducted in accordance with Texas rule standards.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY provides both Texas and Joint Commission environment of care standards.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY will take all necessary and appropriate measures to maintain individual client records and information in a confidential and professional manner.
•  CLEARFORK ACADEMY strives to maintain positive relations with the surrounding community and pursues every reasonable action to encourage responsible client behaviors and community safety.

SUMMARY

The Assistant Chef at Clearfork Academy is responsible for assisting the Head Chef in any matters related to kitchen functions.

This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with maintenance, hygiene, and cleanliness within preparation areas as well as food

preparation, grocery shopping, and inventory maintenance. Prepares a variety of foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for clients in

a residential treatment facility. Responsible for sanitizing equipment and utensils and ensures kitchen area is in compliance with all

state, federal, and Joint Commission regulatory guidance.

AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED

Age of Patient Population Served: Adolescent and Young Adult Males

Population Served: Persons meeting DSM 5 criteria for substance use disorders with or without co-occurring psychiatric illness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems with deference to Program Chef instructions.
•  Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
•  Serves or ensures proper serving of food for clients
•  Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards.
•  Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
•  Cleans and sanitizes all equipment and utensils after use.
•  Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
•  Prepares a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, and snacks according to Head Chef’s instructions and dietary needs of clients.
•  Reports necessary equipment needs, repairs, and maintenance to supervisor.
•  Apportions food for serving.
•  Maintains daily production records.
•  Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
•  Completes food temperature checks before service.
•  Ensures compliance with all state, federal, and Joint Commission regulatory guidance.
•  Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT MALES)

•  Allows patient to maintain control; involves patient in decision-making and planning of care, as appropriate to condition and situation.
•  Encourages participation in care.
•  Demonstrates clinical knowledge of expected vital signs.
•  Identifies trauma, abuse/neglect or exploitation a client may have experienced.
•  Encourages family support.
•  Recognizes/respects concerns over interruption of work/plans/separation from family, etc.
•  Recogni