Cook

Position Summary:

• Person in this position will be responsible for the food preparation, storage, and supply for the residential programs. 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, sanitation, always including the wearing of hairnets and/or caps within food preparation and serving areas.
• Familiarization with California State Health Codes relating to the operation 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 serving 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.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Experience and Competencies:

• Two (2) years experiences in quality food preparation for large groups and/or institutional cooking and food service.
• Must have the ability to pass a criminal history background screening.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain CDCR clearance.
• Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background investigation; and
• CPR Certification; First Aid Certification; and an annual Tuberculosis test.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in a kitchen setting.