Cook Job Details Job Location Fresno 611 Belmont - Fresno, CA Position Type Part Time Education Level High School Salary Range $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly Job Category Restaurant - Food Service Description POSITION SUMMARY: Person in this position will be responsible for the food preparation, storage, and supply for the Celebrating Families Program. 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, and sanitation, always including the earing of hairnets and/or caps within food preparation and serving area. + Familiarization with California State Health Codes relating to the operations 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 service 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. + Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and + Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Experience and Competencies: + Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. + Ability to work well in a team environment. + Superior organizational skills. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Proficiency in word processing programs, preferably MS Word, and spreadsheet programs, preferably MS Excel. Internet skills. + Ability to work independently. + High level of initiative. + Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality. + Professional appearance and demeanor. + Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) preferred. + Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal history background check. + CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: + Two (2) years of experience in quality food preparation for large groups and/or institutional cooking and food service is required. + High School Diploma or equivalent is required. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: + Food Handler Card is required within six (6) months of hire. WORKING CONDITIONS: + Work is primarily performed in an office or in a Residential/Outpatient treatment setting. + Some outdoor activities may be required. + Must be able to de-escalate situations in the program.