What are the responsibilities and job description for the Relief Cook position at LA FAMILIA?
Job Details
Job Location
FESCO Banyan - Hayward, CA
Position Type
Per Diem
Salary Range
25.00 - $25.62 Hourly
Job Shift
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Relief Cook is an employee hired on an as needed basis to provide coverage when regular full-time or part-time Cook is not working their regularly scheduled shift due to vacation, illness, paid holiday(s) or any other requested or required absence. A Relief Cook can work 0-37.50 hours a week depending on the needs of the program. In this flexible position, they are not regularly scheduled to work, have no set shifts, and staff will be called to cover shifts that are day shifts M-Sun. The Relief Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious family style meals for up to 30 adults and children residing at FESCO's emergency and transitional housing programs located in Hayward. Duties will include assisting with menu planning, food preparation, cooking of meals, adherence to food safe regulations, and regular cleaning of the kitchen equipment and area.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities :
Relief Staff must be able to work a flexible work schedule
Must be available for a last minute call to cover a shift (M-Fri 10-6 or Sat / Sun 8-2)
Work hours vary week to week, depending when full-time regular staff call out for their shift.
Prepare and serve breakfast and dinner as scheduled at the Banyan central kitchen
Grocery Shop
Deliver meals ready for family style service and suitable for children's age and development to the FESCO emergency shelter site
Set up dining room and food preparation area
Maintain kitchen area as specified on shift checklist
Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen.
Responsible for kitchen clean up and dish washing.
Direct staff, volunteers and residents regarding food service
Maintain / create a warm and welcoming environment
Administrative Duties :
Keeps records required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Assists with menu planning, ordering, and shopping as assigned
Take inventory of new orders / donations as they come in, and put items away
Check off meals in the roster and ensure that residents sign up for meals and save plates.
Other
Attend trainings and participate in events relevant to key responsibilities
Track and regularly report on key metrics for responsible function areas
Leads and collaborate on special projects related to agency objectives as appropriate
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :
Current Food Handlers Certification
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Must be able to work flexible work hours
Must be able to work a shift at least 1-3 times per month
CPR and First Aid certification (can be provided by La Familia)
Ability to use the equipment necessary to complete the responsibilities of the job.
Ability to prepare breakfast and dinner entrees (saut, baking, frying, grilling) for 10-30 people
Ability to improvise and be creative
Ability to have meals ready at scheduled times
Ability to follow food recipes
Experience in prep / cooking in a food services setting, culinary training preferred
Experience working in supportive housing or similar environment would be an asset
Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices including the use of commercial equipment and tools
Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision and as a member of a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of program participants
Maintain Professional boundaries
Non-Profit and Community Based Organization experience highly desirable.
BENEFITS :
Accrue one (1) hour of sick for every 30 hours worked
Work-life wellbeing
Supportive / Collaborative work environment
Opportunities for Growth and Professional Development
Demonstrates and models excellent "customer service" orientation, especially in the ability to interact with people at all levels within and outside the agency.
Thinks independently and can make informed decisions when needed.
Exercises extreme discretion with the ability to hold, balance and transmit public and confidential information needed by various parties.
Proficient using MS Office products, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Acquires or maintains proficiency in using Google Drive products, including Docs, Sheets, and Forms.
Valid CA Driver's license
Auto insurance : Personal vehicle may be used for business related purposes; it is recommended you inform your auto insurance carrier.
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