Cook

WESTCARE CALIFORNIA INC; Stockton (CA); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WestCare California Inc is seeking a full-time kitchen cook in Stockton, CA to oversee food preparation, storage, and supply for residential programs. The role requires planning menus, ordering food, and ensuring meals follow approved menus and schedules.

The position emphasizes maintaining high health standards, sanitation, and compliance with California Health Codes. A High School diploma and ability to pass background/criminal checks are required.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of experience in quality food preparation for large groups or institutional cooking.
• High School diploma or equivalent; ability to pass background checks.
• Must obtain and maintain CDCR clearance; CPR/First Aid certification and TB test.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain vehicle insurance.
• Ability to comply with health codes and sanitation standards.

Aufgaben

• Oversee operations including food preparation, cleanliness, and health-code adherence.
• Plan menus and order food.
• Prepare meals according to approved menus and mealtime schedules.
• Label, store, and manage leftovers per sanitary requirements.
• Maintain inventory and ensure equipment is functional.
• Follow safety procedures and report maintenance needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

Menu planning

Health codes

Background check

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details: Job Location: Stockton - 1609 N Wilson - Stockton, CA 95205, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Position Summary: Person in this position will be responsible for the food preparation, storage, and supply for the residential programs. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversight and supervision of operations including food preparation, cleanliness and adherence to health codes and regulatory guidelines.
• Responsible for menu planning and food ordering.
• Ensure all meals are prepared in accordance with approved menus, meeting mealtime schedules and record client/staff meals census.
• Maintain high health standards, cleanliness, sanitation, always including the wearing of hairnets and/or caps within food preparation and serving areas.
• Familiarization with California State Health Codes relating to the operation of a commercial kitchen and will always comply.
• Prepare requisitions for food and commodities as needed and receive and properly store all deliveries.
• Ensure that equipment is in good operating condition and that temperatures are within proper standards, be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards and report repair/maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Label, date, and store all left over food in accordance with sanitary food handling requirements.
• Always maintain professional standards with food preparation and handling, as well as maintaining a high level of good housekeeping.
• Taste test food prior to serving and reserve samples of each meal for 24 hours to determine possible food contamination.
• Follow procedures for dispensing and retrieving all utensils during and after meal periods.
• Maintain current inventory on all commodities and stored goods.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Experience and Competencies:

• Two (2) years experiences in quality food preparation for large groups and/or institutional cooking and food service.
• Must have the ability to pass a criminal history background screening.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain CDCR clearance.
• Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background investigation; and
• CPR Certification; First Aid Certification; and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in a kitchen setting.