Cook en Interfaith Community Services INC

Description

About Interfaith Community Services:

At Interfaith, we empower individuals and families in need by providing essential resources and services with compassion and integrity. Together, we foster a community of hope, accountability, and dignity. 

Founded in 1979 in direct response to rising rates of hunger and homelessness in North San Diego County, Interfaith Community Services works to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by Helping People Help Themselves. Interfaith is the most comprehensive nonprofit social services agency in North County, providing both immediate safety net services and long-term, life-changing programs designed to meet the holistic needs of people in crisis. Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 650 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 200, Interfaith provides a safe haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 17,000 community members annually. 

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll Do:

In the Cook role, you'll be responsible for cooking and preparing a variety of meals for Veteran Residential programs, and in support of the overall mission of Interfaith Community Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following duties and responsibilities are those considered to be essential but do not represent all job functions that may be required to be performed by this position. Other comparable duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in boilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment
• Uses standard recipes for preparation and portioning of all products; portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications, and accommodates for special dietary needs
• Understands and consistently complies with cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Covers, dates and neatly stores all meats, poultry, seafood, and all other food items
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations
• Follows all safety procedures for operating and cleaning of all kitchen equipment
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems or product shortages to supervisor
• Assists supervisor with checking stock levels and ordering of food items on a weekly basis
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Opens and closes the kitchen properly and follows operational guidelines
• Attend department and agency meetings and trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Who You Are:

You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience cooking large quantities of food in a commercial kitchen
• Experience working in a nonprofit or social services environment, preferred
• Must have current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
• Must have reliable transportation and possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license including proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage and insurability under the Company’s insurance carrier standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Solid understanding of nutrition cooking guidelines
• Familiar with kitchen equipment and machinery
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be highly organized and demonstrate attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines and working effectively under pressure, using independent judgment to complete work under time constraints
• Demonstrated experience working with a collaborative team
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems as well as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to communicate effectively among a diverse workforce population and maintain sound working relations with all levels within the organization
• Work with spirit of enthusiasm, teamwork, cooperation and a sense of urgency
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality over all matters in the course of business operations including client and employee information
• Ability to multi-task in an efficient, thorough, and prioritized manner
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently
• Ability to anticipate needs, prioritize work and solve problems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must successfully pass a criminal background and exclusion/disbarment check, as well as successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, tuberculosis test, and drug screen.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Must be able to perform work in a climate controlled kitchen setting
• Must have the physical ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, bend, kneel and uses hands, arms and legs for dexterity and balance on a frequent basis
• Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds
• Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers, computers and similar office equipment and supplies
• Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking
• Occasionally is required to perform the safe operation of a vehicle, kitchen equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace
• Must be able to hear, see including distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socioeconomic backgrounds and origins 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high

Location: On-site: Escondido

Hours: Friday-Tuesday: 9am-6pm

Hourly: $19.00-$21.00

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled

· Flexible Work Schedules

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· AD&D / Group Life Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care

· Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

· Early Release Days!

· Work Anniversary Bonuses

· Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

· Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

· Home Ownership Assistance Program

· Casual Work Environment

· Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.