PART-TIME COOK
Position Type: Part-time, Saturday & Sunday 5:30 am - 12:00 pm, Wednesday & Thursday 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Compensation:$22.00/hour
Union Representation: OPEIU Local 29
Hamilton Families
Program and Position Overview
Reporting to the Cook Coordinator, the Cook is primarily responsible for providing nutritious meals in a clean and safe environment. The ability to work several shifts per week is also strongly preferred. Applicants must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare nutritious and well-balanced meals for 55 families residing on site.
- Assist to plan meals/menu while maintaining an awareness of and incorporate resident dietary needs and restrictions into meal planning and preparation.
- Order food as necessary for menu items, ensuring food quality and variety, while monitoring compliance with monthly program food budget.
- Implement and maintain appropriate health and safety standards/codes for food items and kitchen.
- Ensure compliance of kitchen hygienic standards and sanitary food handling practices. Maintain clean kitchen area throughout assigned shifts including: counters, refrigerator/freezers, and stove. Floor is, at minimum, kept broom clean.
- Complete quarterly cleaning schedule of appliances, food preparation and storage items.
- Remove trash and recycling after each shift.
- Attend to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detect and ensure disposing of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
- Work with supervisor to ensure adequate amount of food is ordered, prepared and served as necessary.
- Store and label all food appropriately.
- Facilitate inspections, meet requirements and maintain adequate records for licensing and certification.
- Participate in periodic staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Interact with participants in a supportive and caring manner.
- Work with supervisor to accommodate and plan for special events, activities and functions.
- Work with supervisor on a regular, on-going basis to address all relevant needs, concerns and issues related to the kitchen and meals service.
- Along with residential staff, helps to ensure that shelter policies are explained and enforced in the kitchen facility.
- Assist in orienting volunteers and new staff working in the kitchen facility.
- Maintain and promote the cooperative, harmonious, teamwork environment Hamilton Families strives to foster in the workplace; maintain and promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the philosophy and policies of Hamilton Families.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- Current ServSafe Certification in good standing as well as verifiable skill set in hygienic food preparation.
- Minimum two years’ experience in institutional food services (e.g. Hospitality Industry, Large healthcare institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes a plus); ability and knowledge to prepare meals and maintain a kitchen facility according to established criteria.
- Valid CADL and clean DMV record strongly preferred; Able and willing to travel locally as needed.
- Prior experience ordering, cooking and serving meals for large numbers of people.
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues facing program participants (e.g. substance use, mental health, domestic violence, resources for undocumented individuals, workplace reintegration, etc.).
- Team player, able and willing to work with a diverse staff and client population.
- Able to work evenings and/or weekends.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
- Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
- Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
- Organizing and coordinating skills.
- Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies.
- Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
- Attend meetings, trainings, certification courses, etc. as required.
- Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
- Moderate physical activity, subject to lifting heavy items. Requires handling of weight objects between 75 - 100 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Position requires routine TB (Tuberculosis) testing and documentation (post-offer).
- Background checks required (post-off).