Lead Cook RHC (5745)

WHY WORK FOR US
We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference. We make a positive difference in peoples lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live.

If you join us you will be able to advocate for change while also working with influential people who effect changes in policy and devote time to issues of racial and social justice. We prioritize your work/life balance and provide various scheduling options in addition to generous time off health and wellness benefits and were committed to helping you reach your potential by providingopportunities for professional growth across the state.

JR 5745
Lead Cook
Los Angeles CA 90004
Salary: $24.78 - $30.20per hour
Pay Frequency:24 Pay Periods Per Year
Full-Time Tuesday thru Saturday 11:30am to 8:00pm
Non-Exempt
Driving Required
Lower end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Interim Housing team as the Lead Cook at the RHC location.

ABOUT PATH
Since its foundation in 1984 PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention street outreach employment preparation and placement assistance individualized case management supportive services interim housing and permanent supportive housing.

ABOUT OUR TEAM
Every program in our growing range of services is designed to holistically address barriers to long-term housing stability implementing evidenced-based practices to promote improved well-being beyond housing alone. We are committed to improving the quality of our services by creating a diverse work environment for the community at large.

ABOUT THE JOB
As part of the Interim Housing team The Lead Cookhelps create a welcoming homelike environment and develops nutritious meals for our guests. The work alongside a team of kitchen and interim housing program staff to ensure that all PATH Interim Housing guests receive three meals each day and snacks/refreshments throughout the day as needed.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Customer service: Provide all guests with a home-like environment during their stay in the PATH Interim Housing and follow interim housing established values guidelines and rules.
• Volunteer Support: Assist all volunteers by providing all necessary food safety support to ensure that they have valuable experience.
• Food Preparation: Oversee the preparation of large quantities of food with staggered cooking heating baking etc. Prepare food and beverages according to standardized recipes production sheets and menus.
• Meal Schedule Time Management: Ensure that guests meals are served at established meal scheduled times and support other kitchen staff as required. Organize duties so that foods are prepared for service at appropriate times and within acceptable temperature ranges.
• Kitchen Management: Ensure the commercial kitchen runs smoothly including coordinating staff schedules stocking supplies coordinating meal deliveries to offsite locations and delegating tasks.
• Inventory Management: Monitor food inventory levels. Request store label rotate and dispose of all food and supply items perishable and non-perishable.
• Food Safety: Maintain health and safety codes in adherence with Department of Public Health standards which include proper food handling procedures sanitation and cleanliness to the site and reporting any issues to management.
• Follow Proper Cleaning procedures: Maintain sanitary conditions during all food preparation and delivery by following correct infection control procedures and by thoroughly cleaning work areas and equipment in the department including walls and floors.
• Menu Development: Assist with recipe development modification and posting the monthly menu for the site.
• Dietary & Special Diets: Manage and maintain the up-to-date guest dietary restriction list for the site and ensure guests on the list receive their approved meals.
• Event Planning: Assist with organizing preparing and set up on-site special events to include barbeques holiday events ice cream socials and other events as assigned.
• Equipment Management: Operate all electric gas and steam equipment properly which includes setting up a portable steam able served in the dining room. Maintain equipment in proper sanitary and operating condition.
• Donation Support: Provide support as needed with picking up and dropping off food donations and meals to multiple sites utilizing PATH company vehicle.

WHAT YOU BRING
Were looking for candidates with:

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data identifying trends patterns and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues participants and stakeholders. Work effectively with others contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations identify key issues consider alternatives and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards demonstrating honesty integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree or diploma from a culinary program
• Five (5) years of experience in a professional kitchen

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of professional food service experience in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain an up-to-date California Food Handlers Certificate

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of qualifications candidates must:

• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role all candidates must:

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid drivers license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATHs insurance coverage