Job Information
WestCare Foundation Cook in Fresno, California
Cook
Job Details
Job Location
Fresno 611 Belmont - Fresno, CA
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$18.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Job Category
Restaurant - Food Service
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Person in this position will be responsible for the food preparation, storage, and supply for the Celebrating Families Program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Oversight and supervision of operations including food preparation, cleanliness, and adherence to health codes and regulatory guidelines.
Responsible for menu planning and food ordering.
Ensure all meals are prepared in accordance with approved menus, meeting mealtime schedules and record client/staff meals census.
Maintain high health standards, cleanliness, and sanitation, always including the earing of hairnets and/or caps within food preparation and serving area.
Familiarization with California State Health Codes relating to the operations of a commercial kitchen and will always comply.
Prepare requisitions for food and commodities as needed and receive and properly store all deliveries.
Ensure that equipment is in good operating condition and that temperatures are within proper standards, be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards and report repair/maintenance needs to supervisor.
Label, date, and store all left over food in accordance with sanitary food handling requirements.
Always maintain professional standards with food preparation and handling, as well as maintaining a high level of good housekeeping.
Taste test food prior to service and reserve samples of each meal for 24 hours to determine possible food contamination.
Follow procedures for dispensing and retrieving all utensils during and after meal periods.
Maintain current inventory on all commodities and stored goods.
Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience and Competencies:
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Superior organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in word processing programs, preferably MS Word, and spreadsheet programs, preferably MS Excel. Internet skills.
Ability to work independently.
High level of initiative.
Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal history background check.
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in quality food preparation for large groups and/or institutional cooking and food service is required.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Food Handler Card is required within six (6) months of hire.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is primarily performed in an office or in a Residential/Outpatient treatment setting.
Some outdoor activities may be required.
Must be able to de-escalate situations in the program.