About this role
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.
Qualifications
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.