Kitchen Staff (Casa Raphael)

Alpha Project for the HomelessVista, CA
Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Staff, under the direct supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor, are responsible for food preparation. The Kitchen Staff will possess strong communication skills and identify opportunities for streamlining operational services.

Requirements

  • Valid food handlers' card
  • Two (2) years of congregate feeding program experience
  • Strong leadership and cooking ability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification
  • Knowledge of overdose prevention and Naloxone distribution emergency response
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures as established in the Company's Employee Handbook
  • Ability to behave and communicate in a manner such that they get along with all constituent groups, co-workers, and management
  • Ability to communicate in person, over the phone, and in writing
  • Compassionate culturally responsive person-centered service approach

Nice To Haves

  • Peer experience
  • Bilingual (any language) candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare three (3) daily meals for residents adhering to the quality and quantity necessary to meet the needs and standards set forth in the "Recommended Dietary Allowances," 9th edition, 1980, adopted by the Food and Nutrition Board.
  • Observe personal hygiene and food services sanitation practices.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and safety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Adhere to all safety laws and rules.
  • Prepare late meals for those residents who work off-site after meal hours.
  • Provide between-meal nourishment to all residents.
  • Provide modified diets to those residents prescribed by a physician as a medical necessity.
  • Assist with weekly menu planning.
  • Maintain daily and weekly inventory logs.
  • Assist with weekly food ordering.
  • Assist with the management of daily kitchen and dining hall operations.
  • Communicate, and adhere to program policies and procedures, including SUDPOH, Casa Raphael Operations Manual, Employee Handbook, and Health/Safety Handbooks.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor.

Benefits

  • 14 paid holidays
  • paid vacation
  • sick leave
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision premium
  • group life insurance
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