Cook (On-Call) Food Services

This is a union eligible is an On-Call County Serenity House a Program of HealthRIGHT 360 was founded in 1966 to provide substance use disorder services in the community. North County Serenity House provides a gender-responsive and trauma-informed environment using evidence-based and best practices that recognize and account for the role that trauma frequently plays in substance use and criminal histories of women. For clients with co-occurring mental illness we provide integrated substance use and mental health services which treat both conditions as primary. Our residential facility serves up to 120 women (with capacity for up to 20 children under 5 years of age) seeking recovery from substance use Cook contributes to the program by both independently and collaboratively operating within a dynamic team-centered kitchen environment. They oversee and carry out food preparation ordering and shopping activities in alignment with the agencys quality and budgetary goals. Additionally the Cook prioritizes food safety maintains proper sanitation standards and adheres to the FIFO method among other RESPONSIBILITIES Food Service Responsibilities: Ensure meals are well balanced nutritious and appealing. Reduce unnecessary costs whenever possible and utilize donations and creativity on menus. Follow the production menu. Orders food within budget and prepare food for residents and special events. Drive Food Services van to transport food meals and other supplies between facilities. Advise on possible improvements in efficiency productivity Storage and Safety Responsibilities: Manage food storage proper refrigeration and inventory control. Maintain professional safety standards cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with health and safety codes. Ensure servicing and repair of equipment. Notify supervisor of equipment Setting Responsibilities: Ensure that all kitchen client workers are familiar with agency and departmental policies procedures practices safe food handling and holds clients accountable. Train and evaluate clients assigned to kitchen. Maintain team spirit and morale within kitchen. Work as a team with Food Services and perform functions that further Department and Agency Certification or LicensureHigh school diploma or equivalent required. A culinary degree from a recognized culinary institution certification in food safety and First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of a valid CA drivers in a professional kitchen preferably in various culinary with FIFO Check and Other RequirementsCapable of completing a background check and live must not be on parole or probation due to funding candidates with a criminal record will be considered for employment.