OC - Interim Housing - Cook (JR 5559)

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) • Santa Ana, CA

5d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our OC Interim Housing Team as the Cook for our Yale Navigation site in Santa Ana, California.
Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing.
Our Culinary Services Team is a critical to the success of our interim housing sites. By providing three meals and snacks and refreshments throughout the day, the kitchen and its staff are a key component to creating a welcoming, home-like environment for our guests as they work to obtain and sustain permanent housing.
The Cook position is an integral component of PATH Interim Housing, The Cook helps create a welcoming, homelike environment and nutritious meals for our guests. They work alongside a team of kitchen and case management staff to ensure that all PATH Interim Housing guests receive three meals each day and snacks/refreshments throughout the day as needed.

Requirements

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Current Food Handling Certificate or ability to obtain Food Handling Certificate.
• All levels of education and experience are welcome.
• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: Tuberculosis Test, Background Screening, Drug Test
• Have reliable transportation
• A valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience in a paid culinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide all guests with a home-like environment for the duration of their stay in PATH Interim Housing.
• Promote and follow interim housing established values, guidelines, and rules.
• Assist all volunteers by providing all necessary supports to ensure that they have a valuable experience.
• Ensure that guests' meals are served at the established times and support other kitchen staff as required.
• Cook large quantities of food with staggered cooking, heating, baking, etc.
• Prepare food and beverages according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and menus.
• Organize duties so that foods are prepared for service at appropriate times and within acceptable temperature ranges.
• Follow therapeutic menu sheets and meal forms.
• Set up and serve on tray line.
• Set up a portable steam table and serve in the dining room.
• Operate all electric, gas, and steam equipment properly.
• Maintain equipment in proper sanitary and operating condition.

Benefits

• In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed