Cook

Family Services Association•Calimesa, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for the daily preparation of meals for our nutrition sites in a variety of locations and cooking needs ranging from: warming kitchens with limited cooking and serving requirements, to cooking sites that prepare the meal with entrees delivered from a central kitchen and the menu “side” items are prepared and assembled on site, and to our central kitchens where we prepare a high volume of meals for distribution to multiple locations. They also are responsible for working with site volunteers and management of all Agency program documentation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
One (1) year cooking experience in the food service industry
Good communication skills (written & oral)
Background Fingerprint Clearance
Drug Test Clearance
Physical Exam and Lift Test clearance
Ability to read and write English and to communicate at the level required for successful job performance
Current Food Handlers Permit required
CA Driver’s License and Proof of Automobile Insurance
Current and Clean DMV Print Out report
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds at a distance of at least 10 feet
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities
Ability to deal with the public in a professional manner
Ability to work with a diverse client population and Agency workforce in a professional and respectful manner.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR
Food Safety Managers Certification

Responsibilities

Prepare congregate and home delivered meals according to approved menu provided by Program Manager on a daily basis.
Read menus, estimate needs for each meal, and ensure that adequate supplies are available prior to meal preparation.
Obtain supplies from storerooms and freezer, ensure that items are prepared, cooked and served in accordance with nutritional standards as required.
Assist with the weekly inventory and supply ordering per menu requirements.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of site kitchen and/or congregate dining area according to Agency, program, Department of Health, Cal OSHA, HACCP (Hazard analysis and critical control points) standards at a minimum.
Maintain nutrition records according to Agency and program requirements.
Supervision and training of all site FSA employees.
Training, supervision, and documentation of volunteer site participation with the program.
Responsible for food preparation and serving.
Prepare written performance evaluation of supervised employees following Agency HR policy.
Document performance deficiencies and counsel staff, setting mutual goals for improvement.
Assist in the Agency CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) process as needed to improve department success.
Maintain all record keeping and reports required by program and funding source to be maintained in an organized and secured location, following HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) policies/procedures for client confidentiality.
Punctual and regular attendance.
All other duties as assigned and necessary.