Cook - 6th Street-Residential Services

Cook

HealthRIGHT 360 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 treatment.

HealthRIGHT 360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues, increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive service, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and include individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, medication support services, and crisis intervention.

The 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 agency's quality and budgetary goals. Additionally, the Cook prioritizes food safety, maintains proper sanitation standards, and adheres to the FIFO method, among other responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation and Nutrition
• Cost Management and Resource Utilization
• Transportation and Logistics
• Safety and Compliance
• Training and Client Interaction
• Teamwork and Morale
• Administration and Other Duties

Qualifications

Education, Certification, or Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent required. A culinary degree from a recognized culinary institution preferred.
• Current certification in food safety and sanitation. Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Valid California driver's license.

Experience

• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in various culinary roles.
• Experience with FIFO method.

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Culinary Skills
• Cultural Competence
• Dietary Knowledge
• Food Safety
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Bilingual preferred.

Background Check and Other Requirements

• Qualified candidates with a criminal record will be considered for employment.
• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a satisfactory background check.
• Must be capable of meeting health screening and tuberculosis testing requirements.
• Must be capable of meeting program and funding requirements.
• Must be capable of maintaining credential requirements.
• Must be capable of obtaining clearance and maintaining agency vehicle insurance coverage.

Physical Requirements

• In an 8-hr workday, employee is required to perform work:
• Sitting - 0 - Hr
• Standing - 5 - Hrs
• Walking - 3 - Hrs
• Driving - Occasionally
• In an average month, employee must travel out of town:
• Often (>2x) - Sometimes (<2x) - Never
• In an 8-hr workday, employee must:
• Not at all - Occasionally(1/4-2 hrs.) - Frequently(2-5 hrs.) - Continuously(5-8 hrs.)
• Bend/stoop
• Climb
• Reach above shoulder level
• Kneel
• Balance
• Push/pull
• Squat
• Crawl
• Crouch
• Lift*
• Carry**
• * Usual number Maximum number - 2050 - lbslbs
• ** Usual number Maximum number - 2050 - lbslbs
• Job requires:
• Working at heights - Yes - No - Explain
• Operating heavy machinery - Yes - No - Type
• Operating desk machines - Yes - No - Type - Computer, Use of kitchen equipment such as slicer, mixer, blender, etc.
• Precise manual dexterity - Yes - No - Explain - Documentation, data entry, use of cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• Exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity - Yes - No - Explain - Work in kitchen refrigerator and freezer
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals - Yes - No - Explain - Cooking fumes, cleaning products, etc.

HealthRIGHT 360 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the compensation range is based on factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices. In addition to salary, HealthRIGHT 360 offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.

The compensation range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on the primary work location. Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and applicable state or local pay transparency requirements.

HealthRIGHT 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities through fair and equitable recruitment, hiring, compensation, development, and advancement practices.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Must complete a background check and Live Scan.