Food Services On-Call Cook

HealthRIGHT360 gives hope builds health and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive integrated compassionate care that includes primary medical care mental health services and substance use disorder 360 offers residentialtreatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders andco-occurring mental health program helps clients address addiction and related issues increase skills manage stressors connect to supportive service and build a foundation for lasting programs run 24/7 and Individual and group therapy family therapy individualized case management treatment planning drug and alcohol counseling Medication support services and crisis is a union-eligible is an On-Call position: shift hours and days vary as 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 On-Call Cook plays an integral role in the program by working both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team-oriented kitchen environment. Based primarily at North County Serenity House Residentiala HealthRIGHT 360 programthe Cook supports a gender-responsive and trauma-informed setting that employs evidence-based practices to address the impact of trauma on womens substance use and criminal this role the Cook is responsible for overseeing and performing food preparation ordering and shopping in accordance with the agencys quality standards and budgetary goals. The Cook also ensures food safety upholds proper sanitation procedures and consistently follows the FIFO (First In First Out) method among other essential 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 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 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 the specified California drivers license and access to registered and insured in a professional kitchen preferably in various culinary with FIFO REQUIREMENTSIn an 8-hr workday employee is required to perform work:Sitting0HrStanding5HrsWalking3HrsDrivingOccasionally