Lead Cook - Full Time

The Salvation Army Southern California

13d•$29

About The Position

Lead the day-to-day planning, preparing, serving and clean-up of all meals. Handle inventory and ordering. Supervise all kitchen staff and volunteers. Maintain safety and security of the men, women, and children in the facility. Treat all receiving services with respect and implement the rules of the shelter program fairly and equitably. This is a drug and alcohol-free facility.

Requirements

Ability to follow and give verbal and written directions
Ability to address multiple projects in a time-sensitive manner
Non-violent crisis intervention and mediation skills
Possess an understanding of budget planning
Familiarity with standard janitorial equipment, kitchen equipment, telephone, computer and copier
Ability and willingness to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances
Ability to interact with staff, volunteers and the public in a positive, professional manner in conformity with The Salvation Army Mission Statement
Possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lessening quality of work
Ability to work with minimum supervision and high degree of independence
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all areas of work
Willingness and ability to have a flexible work schedule

Nice To Haves

Previous 3 years’ experience working as a cook in a nursing home, assisted living facility, shelter or hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and prepare a daily variety of balanced and nutritious meals
Maintain inventory of pantry, including ordering and stocking of food and cleaning supplies
Train, supervise and collaborate with other kitchen staff and volunteers as necessary
Plan and manage the yearly budget for the kitchen
Maintain condition of kitchen tools and equipment in accordance with OSHA regulations
Participate in weekly documented meetings with kitchen staff and assistant director
Participate in reviews of employees under your supervision
Ensure no food, supplies or other materials, including food boxes, are distributed outside of standard meals without prior approval
Be knowledgeable of and enforce facility policies and procedures
Provide inside and outside security for the building
Ensure continued cleanliness of kitchen and dining room
Assist with acceptance of in-kind donations, including keeping a receipt log and issuing tax receipts
Participate as a member of the Safety Committee
Relay all pertinent information concerning clients to appropriate staff members
Other duties as assigned