Cook - NCSH Residential

HealthRIGHT 360•Escondido, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible healthcare to vulnerable populations, focusing on mental health, substance use treatment, and primary care. The Food Services Department is vital in supporting resident well-being through nutritious meals. The Cook, based at North County Serenity House Residential, plays a key role in food preparation, ordering, and shopping, ensuring food safety and adherence to budgetary goals within a gender-responsive and trauma-informed environment. This role emphasizes evidence-based practices and contributes to the clients' recovery process by meeting dietary needs and creating a supportive kitchen atmosphere.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current certification in food safety and sanitation.
Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Valid California driver’s license and access to registered and insured transportation.
Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in various culinary roles.
Experience with FIFO method.

Nice To Haves

A culinary degree from a recognized culinary institution preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and perform food preparation, ordering, and shopping in accordance with agency quality standards and budgetary goals.
Ensure food safety and uphold proper sanitation procedures.
Consistently follow the FIFO (First In, First Out) method.
Ensure meals are well-balanced, nutritious, and appealing.
Follow the production menu.
Prepare food for residents and special events.
Reduce unnecessary costs and utilize donations and creativity on menus.
Order food within budget.
Drive Food Services van to transport food, meals, and other supplies between facilities.
Advise on possible improvements in efficiency and productivity.
Manage food storage, proper refrigeration, and inventory control.
Maintain professional safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation in accordance with health and safety codes.
Ensure servicing and repair of equipment.
Notify supervisor of equipment needs.
Ensure all kitchen client workers are familiar with agency and departmental policies, procedures, and practices for safe food handling.
Hold clients accountable for safety standards.
Train and evaluate clients assigned to the kitchen.
Maintain team spirit and morale within the kitchen.
Work as a team with Food Services to further Department and Agency needs.
Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
Attend and participate in meetings.
Read and respond to emails and messages when appropriate.
Maintain food handler’s certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.