Prep Cook

Description: Key Works provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and work skills training to help low\-income, high\-risk patients achieve sustained recovery and rebuild their lives. We offer a unique combination of long\-term residential clinical treatment, work skills training, and transitional housing. For more information visit www.key\-works.org. Responsible for providing family style meals according to a variety of planned menus for our south Seattle co\-ed long\-term residential program. Prepares and cooks food items to ensure the highest quality service and experience for patients. Hot breakfasts, salads, soups, pasta, sandwiches, casseroles, fruit and vegetable dishes, and baked goods are primarily what this position prepares on a regular basis. Will work in the direction of Lead Cook, Kitchen Supervisor or Kitchen Manager. **Primary Responsibilities:** * Must be able to work Friday \- Sunday from 9 a.m. \- 5:30 p.m. * Preparing food in accordance with recipes. This includes washing, measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients. * Responsible for providing support for special meals as directed by Lead Cook, Kitchen Supervisor or Kitchen Manager. * Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.). * Cook food in various kitchen pots/pans, utensils, or grillers. * Check food while cooking to stir or turn, check for proper temperature. * Support a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen. * Ensure all food and other items are stored properly as directed. Requirements: **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** * Ability to follow recipes and instructions in cooking and delivering well\-prepared meals. * Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.). * Ability to follow all sanitation procedures. * Ability to work as a team. * Effective communication skills. **Education/Experience:** * Must have a High School diploma or equivalent, AA Culinary degree prefe