Head Cook

HEAD COOK / KITCHEN MANAGER

Position Status

Full-Time

Reports To

CEO and Clinical Director (self-manages culinary)

Schedule

Kitchen shifts

Position Summary

Leads food production and manages the kitchen; owns food safety, menus, ordering, scheduling, and inspections for the Culinary department.

Required Qualifications:

• CFPM credential (ServSafe Manager or equivalent) required

• Food handler certification per 410 IAC 7-22

• Experience leading commercial or institutional food service

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, allergen management, and the FDA Food Code

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug test at Hancock Gateway Lab

• Criminal background check must clear before first day

• OIG LEIE screening

• TB skin test or proof within past year

• Immunizations per

Job Responsibilities (derived from ARISE policies):

• Lead food production and serve as kitchen manager for the Culinary department

• Own food safety directly: temperature control, sanitation, FDA Food Code compliance

• Plan the RD-approved 2-week rotating menu and dietary accommodations

• Manage food purchasing, inventory, FIFO rotation, and date marking

• Supervise and schedule Cooks and culinary staff; hold minimum kitchen coverage

• Conduct and pass biweekly kitchen inspections

• Manage allergen identification and cross-contact prevention

• File the Culinary department report; maintain kitchen health & safety

• Enforce ill-worker exclusion and report communicable-illness symptoms

• Maintain CFPM / food handler certification and required CE

General Standards (All Positions):

• Exemplify ARISE Core Values (Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Collaboration)

• Follow the Code of Conduct

• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2

• Maintain a safe environment for recovery

• Participate in emergency drills and follow emergency procedures

• Report critical incidents

• Complete orientation within 5 business days and all required annual training

• Self-disclose arrests, charges, or convictions within 48 hours