Job Details

Cook

Job Details

Job Location

San Diego - 3050 Armstrong - San Diego, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Summary:

• 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 mealtime schedules and record client/staff meals census.

• Maintain high health standards, cleanliness, sanitation, always including the wearing of hairnets and/or caps within food preparation and serving areas.

• Familiarization with California State Health Codes relating to the operation of a commercial kitchen and will always comply.

• 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.

• Always maintain professional standards 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 WestCare Foundation; and

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Competencies:

• Two (2) years experiences in quality food preparation for large groups and/or institutional cooking and food service.

• Must have the ability to pass a criminal history background screening.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain CDCR clearance.

• Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.

• Ability to pass a criminal background investigation; and

• CPR Certification; First Aid Certification; and an annual Tuberculosis test.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in a kitchen setting.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent uponsuccessful completion of a pre-employment drug test,pre-employment physical and criminal background check.