Cottage or Family Cook

JOB PURPOSE

Volunteer will use menus and resources given by Cumberland to create a meal for cottage residents. This is a potential opportunity for residents to help cook and for volunteers to teach them how to cook. This involves being a positive influence around residents, and general know-how in the kitchen.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Visit cottage (once a week is preferred but no less than twice a month is required) to help prepare/cook the meal for the cottage in the evening using ingredients, recipes, and menu based on states minimum standards
Volunteer may choose to offer a different meal on occasion by requesting the change through the Volunteer Coordinator or Food Services Coordinator.
May stay and enjoy meal with resident, not required to clean afterwards.
Sometimes involve residents with preparation, per staff discretion

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must consent, complete, and pass all background checks required by TDFPS including: department of public safety, FBI fingerprinting, and DFPS central registry.
Must complete volunteer orientation.
Must have a Tuberculosis test completed with a negative screening.

MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS Lic. (Maybe obtained online at the City of Denton for $10/1 hour course)