Cook - Temporary Full Time

Why You'll Love Us:

The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders. They have uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. We are a high-energy, enthusiastic, respectful team who values the ideas and opinions of others.

Salary range for this position is $21.00 - $28.00 / Hour.

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan Company matched at $1: $1 up to 6% of Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Vacation 2 weeks accrued per year initially, then incrementally more with longevity.
• Sick Leave 48 hours accrued for the first year, then 48 hours of sick leave are provided at the beginning of each new year thereafter.
• Holidays 12 paid per year.

What You'll Do:

This temporary position works directly under the Food Service Manager. Cooks work as part of a team to ensure the kitchen’s smooth, safe, and sanitary operations.

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with inventory procedure.
• Control food costs in and out of the kitchen with proper recipe execution and waste management.
• Assess the need for and report kitchen repairs to the supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen by maintaining specific standards, passing State and County audits, and training client helpers on proper sanitization guidelines.
• Oversee clients who assist in the kitchen.
• Follow food quality menu adherence and presentation guidelines.
• Step in for other kitchen staff as needed in urgent circumstances.
• Attend staff meetings as needed.
• Adept at working effectively in a high-energy and busy environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Enjoy working with food.
• Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen procedures and operations.
• Food Handlers Card issued by the State of California.

CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

• Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Champions the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization.
• Demonstrates value and respect for all employees.
• High energy and enthusiasm.
• Performs effectively as a team player.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 20% of the time. They will also need to move around company property in order to perform the required tasks. The employee must be capable of effectively operating, preparing, inspecting, and using company equipment. There may be occasions where the employee needs to climb up or down a ladder or equipment and position themselves to maintain and move necessary items while at work. It is essential for the employee to communicate information and ideas clearly so that others can understand. They must also be able to provide accurate information in these situations. The employee should be able to observe details at close range and occasionally move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds (individually) for various reasons. Additionally, the employee may need to work around or be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.