Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision of the Director of Kitchen Services, prepares, cooks, portions, and packs meals for seniors, which are served in a congregate setting or delivered through the Meals on Wheels Program. Works closely and cooperatively with the MOW kitchen staff. Adheres to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and ServSafe food safety practices in meal preparation.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Food Preparation:_*
- Prepares a wide variety of foods, performing such duties as:
- Washing, cutting, and portioning fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Opening cans and packages of fresh, frozen, and packaged food.
- Preparing fruit and vegetable salads and dressings.
- Preparing soups, stews, casseroles, and other entrees in large quantities.
- Preparing puddings, jello, or other desserts.
- Making sauces and gravies.
- Uses a variety of kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders, slicers, and choppers.
- Portions and packs the food for service and transport.
- Recommends changes to menus and recipes to the supervisory staff.
- Ensures that all required meals are prepared and ready for delivery on time and to proper food handling standards.
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Kitchen/Food Organization and Cleaning:_*
- Washes and cleans utensils, equipment, and work area; ensures that all food preparation and storage areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
- Properly stores dry, refrigerated and frozen food goods according to HACCP regulations and ServSafe best practice guidelines.
- Ensures that all food preparation and storage areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition; rotates stock as appropriate to maximize use of product.
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General Program and Administrative Support:_*
- Assists in the ordering of food using a computer.
- Assists in checking in orders and the coding of bills.
- Assists in the daily inventory of food items.
- Assists in the monthly inventory.
- Assists in the recording of production records.
- Delivers dining site meals and/or home delivered meals when needed.
Professional Conduct:
- In accordance with the Community Bridges Customer Service Plan, provides excellent customer service to program participants, colleagues, volunteers, and the public.
- Works cooperatively and respectfully with kitchen staff, meals drivers, and delivery persons.
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic and cultural groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job descriptions are intended to be illustrative only; they are not designed to be restrictive or to define each and every assigned duty and responsibility. In an organization of this nature, each employee is expected to perform such duties as necessary to fulfill the stated goals of the agency.
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We screen all applicants, require background checks on final candidates* consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free Work Place.
UNION:
The Cook II position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit.
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OTHER JOB DETAILS:*
- This is a FLSA non-exempt position. Typical hours will be Monday-Friday from 6:30am-2:30 pm.
- This position is eligible for a $0.40/$0.10 per hour bilingual/biliterate differential after passing a test administered by the Human Resources Department.
- On-site attendance is required.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
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Knowledge of:_*
- Institutional cooking practices and procedures, with emphasis on cooking large numbers of meals and preparing therapeutic meals.
- Regulatory requirements of government funding sources.
- Food storage, preparation and service methods and techniques.
- Basic record keeping, ordering and inventory practices.
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Ability to:_*
- Use a wide variety of food preparation tools and equipment;
- Prepare food in large quantities;
- Pack and serve food attractively and efficiently;
- Maintain equipment, utensils, and work area in a clean and orderly condition;
- Work cooperatively in a group situation;
- Follow oral and written instructions; and
- Order and maintain adequate inventories of food and supplies.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*
- Must have at least three years of experience in a commercial kitchen;
- Recognized degree or certification from a culinary institution preferred.
- Must possess or obtain ServSafe certificate within six months of hire.
- Must be able to use a computer.
- Must possess physical stamina to stand for long periods of time and sufficient strength to lift and carry large food containers weighing 50 pounds or more.
- Must be able to work in a variety of temperature environments.
- Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clean record.
- Must have a valid CA Driver’s License, have access to drive a motor vehicle incidental to the performance of the work and be insured.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.54 - $24.65 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
Work Location: In person