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About Us:

Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.

Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.

Job Summary:

Under moderate supervision the Cook I is responsible for preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures in accordance with protocol guidelines.  Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Monitors food supplies to avoid shortages and ensure that fresh ingredients are used.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes, special diet orders, and individual protocol requirements.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved.
• Maintains daily records of items in need of ordering and give to supervisor.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Ensures that all food deliveries are complete as ordered/inventoried;
• Available to facilitate deliveries and repairs/maintenance as needed.
• Communicates needs to and with nursing staff and Patient Care Technicians.
• Maintains all kitchen records (health department, grease trap cleanings, etc.).
• Completes food temperature checks before service.
• Cooperates and works together with all co-workers.
• Plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction.
• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• A high school diploma or GED is required. Must be 18 years of age.
• Certification in food safety or food handling (e.g., ServSafe) may be required.
• Prior supervisory experience in food service industry required.
• Knowledge of clients rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all clients in a safe, secure environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, i.e., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, etc.
• Knowledge of established sanitation standards, food preparation and handling techniques.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment or individually.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.

Working Conditions

1. Indoor, Clinic environment.
2. Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, walking.
3. Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
4. Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.
5. On site work arrangement.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.