• Cook

    WestCare Foundation (Stockton, CA)


    Cook

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Stockton - 1609 N Wilson - Stockton, CA

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Salary Range

     

    $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

     

    Job Category

     

    Nonprofit - Social Services

    Description

    Position Summary:

    + Person in this position will be responsible for the food preparation, storage, and supply for the residential programs. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

    Essential Job Functions:

    + Oversight and supervision of operations including food preparation, cleanliness and adherence to health codes and regulatory guidelines.

    + Responsible for menu planning and food ordering.

    + Ensure all meals are prepared in accordance with approved menus, meeting mealtime schedules and record client/staff meals census.

    + Maintain high health standards, cleanliness, sanitation, always including the wearing of hairnets and/or caps within food preparation and serving areas.

    + Familiarization with California State Health Codes relating to the operation of a commercial kitchen and will always comply.

    + Prepare requisitions for food and commodities as needed and receive and properly store all deliveries.

    + Ensure that equipment is in good operating condition and that temperatures are within proper standards, be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards and report repair/maintenance needs to supervisor.

    + Label, date, and store all left over food in accordance with sanitary food handling requirements.

    + Always maintain professional standards with food preparation and handling, as well as maintaining a high level of good housekeeping.

    + Taste test food prior to serving and reserve samples of each meal for 24 hours to determine possible food contamination.

    + Follow procedures for dispensing and retrieving all utensils during and after meal periods.

    + Maintain current inventory on all commodities and stored goods.

    + Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and

    + Perform all other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Experience and Competencies:

    + Two (2) years experiences in quality food preparation for large groups and/or institutional cooking and food service.

    + Must have the ability to pass a criminal history background screening.

    + Must have the ability to obtain and maintain CDCR clearance.

    + Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.

    + Ability to pass a criminal background investigation; and

    + CPR Certification; First Aid Certification; and an annual Tuberculosis test.

    Working Conditions:

    + Work is primarily performed in a kitchen setting.