FOOD SERVICE WORKER (ASSISTANT COOK)

About the role

The Food Service Worker (Assistant Cook) is a full-time position within our residential team. The primary responsibilities include cooking meals for residents and staff, maintaining safety and health standards, and participating in department meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in following posted menus and preparing meals according to recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain all safety and health standards, including food handling and sanitation.
• Document meal counts accurately and reconcile with edit checks.
• Collaborate with the Team Administrator to ensure all residents and staff receive meals.
• Prepare end-of-month inventory as directed by the Kitchen Supervisor.
• Participate in departmental meetings and company-sponsored seminars.
• Account for all products and ensure accurate invoicing.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more of the following: Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences or Child Development, previous experience as an employee or volunteer at a group home, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program, lived experience in the child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, or developmental disabilities system, or 100+ hours of relevant experience working with youth.
• Minimum of three years of extensive food service experience/training.
• Valid California driver’s license with a clean DMV record.
• Current county food handler’s certificate and completed HACCP course.
• Pass a physical examination, drug clearance, criminal background check, and Child Abuse Index check.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred.

Skills

• Clear and concise communication in English.
• An interest in working with youth in accordance with the California Administrative Code, Title 22.

Benefits

Trinity Youth Services offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, education reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, jury duty, bereavement, retirement plans, and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

The pay rate is $17.00 per hour, with an annual performance bonus available.

About Trinity Youth Services

Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC), and adoption. We have helped more than 65,000 children and youth since our inception. Trinity values safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth, embraces research and best practices, and prioritizes staff training and career development.

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services requires the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with approved medical or religious exemptions, as a condition of employment.

About Company Apis Services, Inc.

Apis Services, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc., providing shared services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. We focus on geographic program expansion, quality outcome measures, cost savings, and reinvestment into stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.