Parker House - Line Cook

Program and Location

VOA-NCNN, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for full-time Line Cook for the Family Shelter at our Parker House program. Parker House is an 85-bed facility providing short-term emergency housing (up to 30 days) and intensive supportive services for homeless families with dependent children.

Position Summary

The Line Cook is responsible for assuring quality service to all program participants in a compassionate and professional manner as it relates to the specific program objectives. Objectives include preparing meals and serving meals, operation of a food program, setup and clean-up of the dining facility and creating an environment where clients feel welcome. The Line Cook will demonstrate supportive interaction with program participants and team members and perform all work duties as required. Work is performed in a cost-effective and service-oriented manner as it relates to established organizational standards.

Objectives/Activities

• Perform daily work requirements to achieve established objectives of the program.
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals in an institutional kitchen facility.
• Perform duties in a safe and sanitary manner, using food handling and proper preparation techniques.
• Complete the daily prep list provided by the Head Chef.
• Label, stock, and organize all recipe ingredients so that items are easily accessible.
• Measure ingredients according to prep list (including seasonings) for recipes.
• Prepare simple dishes such as sides, salads, etc.
• Prepare food for special diet needs as required.
• Cut and carve all types of meat, fish, and poultry.
• Bake bread, cakes, and pastries.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by cleaning dishes, pots, and kitchen equipment, as well as floors and walls of the kitchen, storeroom, and dining area.
• Ensure all food and other items (like chemicals, packaging, and supplies) are stored and stocked properly.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for all areas of daily program maintenance in compliance with company policies.
• Notify management of potential workflow problems and resource needs necessary to attain performance standards.
• Adhere to staffing schedules in order to provide adequate/safe staffing coverage and to accomplish program objectives.
• Communicate with service providers and external representatives as required.
• Direct available resources as required.
• Assisting in training and development of new staff.
• Aid in department orientation and training for new employees as requested to ensure quality work outcomes.
• Identify appropriate ongoing training for both new and existing staff and report needs to Head Chef.
• Maintain an above average working knowledge of fire, safety, and health standards to assure safe work environment for clients and all personnel.
• Responsible for self-development.
• Continually learn and enhance technical and interpersonal skills.
• Attend all staff meetings, assigned training, and complete required certifications, CPR, First Aid, etc.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of related experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices.
• Specific knowledge and experience of the following is required: Principles, procedures, and equipment involved in the large-scale preparation of food; Kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas; Understand basic principles and practice of diets and nutrition.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move over 50 pounds.
• Able to travel between campus and community locations as needed.
• Able to climb stairs as required.
• Valid California driver's license and ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines are required.
• Must pass all required background clearances in accordance with agency, County, State, and federal standards.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required within 90 days of employment.
• Completion and maintenance of all required training and health clearances.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to assist and motivate other people.
• Organizational skills.
• Analytical and decision-making ability.
• Statistical and mathematical skills.
• Computer skills.

Pay

USD $19.00 - USD $21.00 /Yr.