Cook - Food Services

JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care for low-income, high at-risk youth.   Under the direction of the Food Service Manager, mainly responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner meals as scheduled; to all clients, and staff members.   Starting Pay Range: $18 - $20.50 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)   Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 4:30 am - 1 pm   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.) Prepares and serves weekday meals according to the menu plan, making sure food is served at the proper time and temperature. Determine ingredients needed for all meals on the menu and properly defrost items needed from the freezer on a daily basis. Prepares items for the salad bar. Covers and dates all salad bar items and other leftovers that are stored in the refrigerator and freezer. Checks leftovers for use in meals, salad bar and or for maintenance. Prepares and sets-up items (such as coffee, muffins, Danish, bagels, fruit, etc.) for scheduled meetings and other events. Set-ups should be done half an hour before an event, unless otherwise requested.  Assists with preparing catering items.  Keeps work area clean and all items used in preparation, clean and neatly stored. Responsible for keeping the kitchen, storeroom, refrigerators/freezer, stove, ovens, mixer and other equipment and appliances clean and running smoothly. Assists in putting away deliveries in the storeroom, refrigerator, and freezer. Assists in the preparation of the weekend carts. Retrieves carts after meetings, as required. Assists in other duties, as assigned by the Food Service Manager. Wears a hair covering and gloves when handling or preparing food. 15. Maintains a clean appearance and washes hands before handling or preparing   NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.   JOB QUALIFICATIONS At least 2 years’ experience in food preparation in an institutional setting. Maintains all required licenses and certifications.   Additional Requirements: At least 2 years’ experience in food preparation in an institutional setting.  Knowledge of food preparation techniques, proper food storage and kitchen sanitation.  Good communication and organizational skills; ability to read menus, follow recipes, and prepare production records.  Must have, or obtain before reporting to work site, a valid California Food Handler Card     All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.   Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.    Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.

Salary : $18 - $21