Food Services Cook

JOB SUMMARYHealthRIGHT 360 a nonprofit organization and a family of programs is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services including mental health care residential and outpatient substance use treatment and primary health services. Additionally we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health fostering resilience and facilitating Food Services Department plays a crucial role in promoting the health and well-being of residents through the provision of nutritious and appealing meals. This department is dedicated to creating a supportive and therapeutic environment by ensuring that all dietary needs are met and that meals contribute to the clients overall recovery Cook contributes to the program by both independently and collaboratively operating within a dynamic team-centered kitchen environment primarily at the Male Community Reentry Program a program of HealthRIGHT 360 that offers residential treatment and reentry support for adult men who are in custody and on parole. Cook oversees 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 RESPONSIBILITIESMeal Preparation and NutritionEnsure meals are well balanced nutritious and the production food for residents and special Management and Resource UtilizationReduce unnecessary costs whenever donations and creativity on food within and LogisticsDrive Food Services van to transport food meals and other supplies between on possible improvements in efficiency productivity food storage proper refrigeration and inventory controlSafety and ComplianceMaintain professional safety standards cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with health and safety servicing and repair of supervisor of equipment and Client InteractionEnsure that all kitchen client workers are familiar with agency and departmental policies procedures and practices for safe food clients accountable for safety and evaluate clients assigned to the and MoraleMaintain team spirit and morale within the as a team with Food Services to further Department and Agency and Other DutiesComplete all assigned training in a timely and participate in and respond to emails and messages when food handlers 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 California drivers license. Experience Experience in a professional kitchen preferably in various culinary roles. Experience with FIFO method.