Job Details

Summary

This position prepares nutritious, tasty, and attractive meals each day for program residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepares varied and nutritious meals adhering to weekly menus (inventory permitting) issued by the Kitchen Supervisor.

2. Supervises serving schedules and temperature control.

3. Maintains inventory and coordinates with Kitchen Supervisor on requisitioning.

4. Oversees proper storage and rotation of food items.

5. Utilizes all food delivered to program.

6. Supervises portion control.

7. Cooperates with Kitchen Supervisor in maintaining an extermination schedule for kitchen and storage areas.

8. Cooperates with Program Director and Kitchen Supervisor in special cleaning assignments.

9. Complies with health and safety laws and regulations.

10. Checks and reports condition of refrigeration equipment.

11. Maintain a therapeutic relationship with residents as a member of the staff treatment team.

12. Maintain high quality of service, ensuring that residents are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

13. Familiarity and adherence to all regulatory expectations and ethical standards and Agency policies and procedures, including the Agency’s Core Beliefs.

14. Maintain constructive relationships with family members, community members and organizations, human services agencies, and other professionals.

15. Answer the phone as needed and fill out referral and screening forms, as applicable, fully and correctly.

16. Attend program staff meetings as required, agency meetings as mandated, and on-site and off-site trainings as directed.

17. Assist in ensuring a safe and alcohol/drug-free environment.

18. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Credential, Education, and Experience

1. At least six months’ experience and special training in food service.

2. Basic knowledge of nutrition and safe preparation and storage of food.

3. ServSafe credential.

4. High School diploma or GED.

Language and Communication Skills

1. Ability to read and write English fluently.

2. Ability to speak effectively before groups, residents/participants, and family members.

3. Basic proficiency in using a computer and other telehealth technology. Proficient in Word and Microsoft Office software.

Other Requirements

1. Knowledge of 12-Step programs and/or philosophy.

2. Current CPR and First Aid Certifications.

3. A valid government-issued picture ID.

4. If employee uses his/her personal vehicle to commute to work and/or parks on Agency property, a current California driver’s license is required.

a. If employee has an out-of-state driver’s license, he/she must attain a valid California license no later than 10 days from employment start date.

b. Must maintain current liability insurance coverage on personal vehicle.

c. On occasion, employee may be asked to use their personal vehicle to transport participants/residents to offsite appointments. Standard mileage rate will be reimbursed as applicable.

5. If employee uses an Agency-owned vehicle to transport residents/participants to offsite appointments, a current California driver’s license is required.

a. If employee has an out-of-state driver’s license, he/she must attain a valid California license no later than 10 days from employment start date.