Cook B

Bay Area Turning Point, Inc.; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization seeks a Cook B to manage food preparation and ensure compliance with health regulations. The role involves menu planning, grocery shopping, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in food services and a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in the food services field.
• Required completion of Food Services Manager Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must have a clean driving record and verifiable driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food program complies with state health regulations.
• Assist with maintaining food inventory and purchasing.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards of kitchen.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Food Services Manager Certification

Tools

Large-volume cooking equipment

Job description

Job Title: Cook B	FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Client Services Program	Reports to: Shelter Manager
Effective Date:	Pay Rate: $37,440 year $18.00 hour

Position Overview:
The Cook is responsible for menu planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, proper food storage, and kitchen cleanliness.

HOURS:
40 hours weekly minimum or as necessary to achieve program objectives, tasks, activities, and responsibilities and to effectively document outcome measures and variations. The typical work schedule includes but is not limited to Tuesday-Saturday (10 am/7 pm) and Sunday-Monday (Off), with the flexibility to meet the demands of the agency’s needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the food program complies with state health regulations and grant requirements.
• Ensure cleanliness of food prep areas, equipment, and dishes.

• Ensure safety standards are maintained in the kitchen, including proper dress, head coverings, and gloves.
• Assist with maintaining the food inventory, utilizing the first-in and first-out process.
• Assist with food purchasing for the quarterly rotating menu.
• Sort, properly date, and put away food donations.
• Ensure food is pulled and ready to be utilized for all meals.
• Ensure proper temperature and methods of food storage, including recording freezer/refrigerator temperatures daily (3x) and keeping the freezer/refrigerator organized and clean.
• Report safety concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in the food services field.

Education and Other Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Required completion of Food Services Manager Certification within 60 days of hire
• Must pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and reference checks.
• Must have a clean driving record/ have automobile insurance coverage and, be insurable/ have at least 3 years of verifiable driving experience.
• Ability to work untraditional hours, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40 lbs. for an extended distance.

Job-Specific Competencies:

• Ability to Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as commercial gas stoves and oven, griddle, and warmers.
• Ability to demonstrate communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to effectively manage transportation needs.
• Ability to work with diverse clients and maintain appropriate boundaries in meeting all client’s needs.

• Ability to work and assist clients who have special dietary needs.

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Bay Area Turning Point, Inc.

Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, BATP will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job related factors in hiring, promotion, demotion, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

NOTE: It is the policy of BATP not to hire applicants who have received services from our agency within the previous 12 month period.