Prep Cook (Monday-Friday)

Compensation is $25/hour Schedule: Monday Friday, 10:00am 6:30pm Benefits:

• Free Dental & Vision
• 19 Paid Holidays- Including 3 Mental Health Days
• Retirement Plan with a match
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Affordable Health Insurance, including a free healthcare option for employees
• 50% coverage paid by employer for dependents (vision, dental, health) and many more!

For more than 50 years, Insight Housing (formerly, Berkeley Food & Housing Project) has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and affordable home of their own. We serve in seven counties in the bay area - Alameda County, San Francisco, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County and Amador County. We are proud of our team members who are very dedicated to our mission of ensuring everyone in our community has a home through supportive and sustainable housing solutions.

Under supervision of the Program Manager, the Cook provides key support to our meals program at our Berkeley locations, primarily focusing on preparing and distributing meals and completing all tasks related to meeting the food needs of our clients.

Ensure proper safety and sanitation in food preparation and serving.

Wash dishes, clean kitchen and food storages areas, and complete other cleaning tasks as needed.

Assist with menu prepping.

Assist with inventory (ordering, receiving, organization) and program statistics (collecting and reporting).

Coordinate with shelter manager and resident advocates to assess program needs and provide support.

Drive own or agency vehicle to deliver meals to various agency sites as assigned.

Perform all tasks necessary for hosting and serving our Community Meal, including but not limited to setup/breakdown, directing volunteers, serving food, light janitorial, and security.

Work within the framework of Insight Housing's Code of Conduct.

At least one year of food prep or cooking experience in a restaurant or group setting.

Commitment to serving homeless individuals. Prior experience working with homeless clients is highly preferred.

Knowledge of food safety procedures and possession of CA Food Handler's Certification or SERV Safe Certification

Knowledge of PC Computer systems and Microsoft Office (work, excel) or ability to learn.

Excellent interpersonal skills with a can do and flexible attitude.

Ability to work with minimal supervision, multitask, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.

A valid California driver license and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies. Reliable personal vehicle and current personal auto insurance as required by law is a plus.

Must be able to receive and maintain criminal records clearance.

We are extremely proud of our diverse team and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, language, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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