Parker House - Prep Cook

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada•Sacramento, CA

10h•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada (VOA-NCNN), a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for a part-time Prep Cook for the Family Shelter at our Parker House program. Parker House is an 85-bed facility providing short-term emergency housing (up to 30 days) and intensive supportive services for homeless families with dependent children. Part-time employees are eligible for paid holidays, vacation, and sick pay.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices.
Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills required.
Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures required.
Proven experience as prep cook with working knowledge of health and safety codes in the kitchen.
Manual dexterity, able to operate cutting tools and various kitchen utensils.
Must have current Serv Safe certification or obtain within 30 days of beginning position.
Valid California driver's license and ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines are required.
Must pass all required background clearances in accordance with agency, County, State, and federal standards.
CPR/First Aid certification is required within 90 days of employment.
Completion and maintenance of all required training and health clearances.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Organizational skills
Analytical and decision-making ability
Statistical and mathematical skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop throughout the workday
Ability to lift and move over 50 pounds
Ability to travel between campus and community locations as needed
Able to climb stairs as required

Nice To Haves

One year of related prep or line cook experience is preferred.
General knowledge of issues and challenges unique to homelessness, substance abuse, young adults, minorities, and people with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing daily work requirements to achieve established objectives of the program.
Completes the daily prep list created by Head Chef.
Labels, stocks, and organizes all recipe ingredients so that items are easily accessible.
Measures ingredients according to prep list (including seasonings) for recipes.
Basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
Prepare simple dishes such as sides, salads, etc.
Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, keeping pantry and packaging organized, etc.
Ensures all food and other items (like chemicals, packaging, and supplies) are stored and stocked properly
Complies with nutrition, food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Ensures compliance with all VOA policies, CARF standards, and safety and security regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned
Continually learn and enhance technical and interpersonal skills.
Attend all staff meetings, assigned training, and complete required certifications, CPR, First Aid, etc.