Cook

Richmond - 208 23rd Street - Richmond, CA 94804

Overview Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly Position Type:
Full Time Education Level:
High School Category:
Restaurant - Food Service

Person in this position will be responsible for the food preparation, storage and supply for the residential programs. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

• 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 meal time schedules and record client/staff meals census;
• Maintain high health standards, cleanliness, sanitation, including the wearing of hairnets and/or caps at all times within food preparation and serving areas;
• Familiarization with California State Health Codes relating to the operation of a commercial kitchen and will be in compliance at all times;
• 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;
• Maintain professional standards at all times with food preparation and handling, as well as maintaining a high level of good housekeeping;
• Taste test food prior to serving 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;
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Serve Safe Certification is required

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Two (2) years experience in quality food preparation for large groups and/or institutional cooking and food service;
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served;
• Must have the ability to pass a criminal history background screening;
• Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain West Cares vehicle insurance is required;
• Ability to successfully clear and maintain criminal background investigation;
• Ability to obtain and maintain LEIE, MSIL, EPLS and;
• CPR Certification;
  First Aid Certification; and an annual Tuberculosis test

• Work is primarily performed in a kitchen setting; and
• Some outdoor activities may be required.

During your tenure with West Care there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that West Care may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

West Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at West Care is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.