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
• Ensure meals are well balanced, nutritious, and appealing.
• Follow the production menu.
• Prepare food for residents and special events.
• Cost Management and Resource Utilization
• Reduce unnecessary costs whenever possible.
• Utilize donations and creativity on menus.
• Order food within budget.
• Transportation and Logistics
• Drive Food Services van to transport food, meals, and other supplies between facilities.
• Advise on possible improvements in efficiency, productivity, etc.
• Manage food storage, proper refrigeration, and inventory control.
• Safety and Compliance
• Maintain professional safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation in accordance with health and safety codes.
• Ensure servicing and repair of equipment.
• Notify supervisor of equipment needs.
• Training and Client Interaction
• Ensure that all kitchen client workers are familiar with agency and departmental policies, procedures, and practices for safe food handling.
• Hold clients accountable for safety standards.
• Train and evaluate clients assigned to the kitchen.
• Teamwork and Morale
• Maintain team spirit and morale within the kitchen.
• Work as a team with Food Services to further Department and Agency needs.
• Administration and Other Duties
• Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Read and respond to emails and messages when appropriate.
• Maintain food handler's certification.
• And perform other duties as assigned.

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. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure consistency and accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
• Communication. Clear and concise communication skills to effectively liaise with kitchen team members and other departments. Ability to follow instructions and relay information.
• Computer Literacy. Ability to use the computer for training, documentation, to read and respond to emails, and perform administrative tasks.
• Culinary Skills. Proficiency in food preparation, cooking techniques, and menu planning. Ability to follow menus accurately.
• Cultural Competence. Interfaces well with diverse, disadvantaged populations including those with history of incarceration, substance abuse, or mental illness while withholding judgment.
• Dietary Knowledge. Understanding of nutrition principles and ability to accommodate special diets.
• Food Safety. Knowledge of safe food handling practices and sanitation standards.
• Leadership. Ability to lead, guide, and delegate tasks to staff and clients in the kitchen in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Teamwork. Collaborative attitude and willingness to work harmoniously with colleagues and clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times.
• 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