Cook (Full-Time)

Description

Description

National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, a nonprofit substance abuse facility in Arlington, VA is looking for a Cook to work for our Adult Men's Residential Program.  

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Cook to join our team in a recovery-focused facility. This is a Full-Time position, with hours from 10am–6pm, Tuesday through Saturday, preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks for approximately 60 patients daily (roughly 200 meals/day).

Ideal candidates will have experience in hospital, medical, or similar institutional settings and understand the importance of nutrition and consistency in care environments. We're especially interested in individuals who can set boundaries while remaining attentive and compassionate, and who are comfortable working in unpredictable, fast-paced environments that support individuals in recovery.

Pay rate: $20-$25/ hour- with an opportunity to earn more based on experience and other relevant qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate in health and sanitation as required by the Arlington County Health Department
• Serve Safe Certification; Food Managers Certificate- (preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years experience in food service, including institutional food production
• Experience working in residential community

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to comply with state and federal regulations regarding confidentiality
• General computer knowledge and skills, including, but not limited to use of email and basic electronic timekeeping
• Verbal ability to read and understand written instructions, recipes and labels and written instructions, recipes and labels

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

REGULARLY REQUIRED: to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

OCCASIONALLY REQUIRED: to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

The work environment is that of a substance abuse treatment milieu which may include:

• Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other Infectious Diseases
• Business-related travel may be required

NCTR is a equal opportunity employer