Cook Wanted

Altadena CA

27 May, 2021

2:09 PM

Description

Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services provides a spectrum of mental health services through various programs for populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth.  We are now hiring for a qualified Cook to join our team in Altadena, CA at our Residential campus. Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, mainly responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals as scheduled; to all clients, and staff members. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.)1. Prepares and serves weekday meals according to the menu plan, making sure food is served at the proper time and temperature.2. Determines ingredients needed for all meals on the menu and properly defrosts items needed from the freezer on a daily basis. 3. Prepares items for the salad bar. 4. Covers and dates all salad bar items and other leftovers that are stored in the refrigerator and freezer. 5. Check’s leftovers for use in meals, salad bar and or for maintenance. 6. Prepares and sets-up items (such as coffee, muffins, Danish, bagels, fruit, etc.) for scheduled meetings and other events. Set-ups should be done half an hour before an event, unless otherwise requested. 7. Assists with preparing catering items. 8. Keeps work area clean and all items used in preparation, clean and neatly stored. 9. Responsible for keeping the kitchen, storeroom, refrigerators/freezer, stove, ovens, mixer and other equipment and appliances clean and running smoothly. 10. Assists in putting away deliveries in the storeroom, refrigerator, and freezer. 11. Assists in the preparation of the weekend carts. 12. Retrieves carts after meetings, as required. 13. Assists in other duties, as assigned by the Food Service Manager. 14. Wears a hair covering and gloves when handling or preparing food. 15. Maintains a clean appearance and washes hands before handling or preparingNOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty. JOB QUALIFICATIONS · At least 2 years’ experience in food preparation in an institutional setting; · Maintains all required licenses and certifications. · Valid California Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier. Additional Requirements: · At least 2 years’ experience in food preparation in an institutional setting. · Knowledge of food preparation techniques, proper food storage and kitchen sanitation. · Good communication and organizational skills; ability to read menus, follow recipes, and prepare production records. · Must have, or obtain before reporting to work site, a valid California Food Handler Card Shift Schedule: Monday thru Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm subject to change.To Apply:Upload a resume and complete a quick employment application at:  https://us59.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/hscfsOrAt www.hathaway-sycamores.org In exchange for your skill and experience, Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family offers an excellent benefits package, which includes:· Competitive salary· Supportive work environment· Medical insurance· Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan· Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salary· Long-term disability 100% employer paid· Flexible Spending Account· 8 paid holidays per year· Generous time off policy· Employee Assistance Program All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen. Hathaway-Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Further, Hathaway-Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.