Cook - Food Services

HealthRIGHT 360; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and 15 paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Retirement plans

Public loan forgiveness programs

Training and professional development

Job summary

HealthRIGHT 360, based in San Francisco, is seeking a Cook for its Residential and Detox Program. The cook will oversee food preparation, manage inventory, and ensure nutritional standards while maintaining safety and sanitation.

The role involves training kitchen client workers and driving the Food Services van for transportation of meals. Candidates should have a culinary background, valid food handler certification, and meet state health standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, culinary certificate preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license insurable by HealthRIGHT 360.
• First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meals are well-balanced and nutritious.
• Manage food storage and inventory control.
• Train and evaluate kitchen client workers.
• Drive Food Services van to transport food.

Skills

Food handling and preparation

Nutrition knowledge

Safety and hygiene standards

Inventory control systems

Education

High school diploma, GED, culinary certificate, or degree

Valid Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Industrial kitchen tools

Job description

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

Benefits And Perks

• PTO and 15 paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement plans
• Public loan forgiveness programs for employees
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission-driven, compassionate colleagues

This is a union eligible position.

Job Summary

HealthRIGHT 360, a family of programs, serves 13 counties in California, providing medical and behavioral health services to marginalized populations, including primary care, mental health services, detox, substance use disorder treatment in residential and outpatient settings, and transitional services for the criminal justice population.

We are hiring a Cook for our 815 Residential and Detox Program. The cook will handle food preparation, ordering, shopping, and maintain safety and sanitation standards while supporting the program’s mission of integrated substance use disorder and mental health services.

Key Responsibilities

Food Service Responsibilities

• Ensure meals are well-balanced, nutritious, and appealing.
• Reduce unnecessary costs by utilizing donations and menu creativity.
• Follow the production menu.
• Order food within budget and prepare food for residents and special events.
• Drive Food Services van to transport food, meals, and supplies between facilities.
• Advise on ways to improve efficiency and productivity.

Food Storage and Safety Responsibilities

• Manage food storage, proper refrigeration, and inventory control.
• Maintain professional safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation in accordance with health and safety codes.
• Ensure servicing and repair of equipment.
• Notify supervisor of equipment needs.

Treatment Setting Responsibilities

• Ensure all kitchen client workers are familiar with agency policies and safe food handling.
• Train and evaluate clients assigned to kitchen. Maintain team spirit and morale.
• Work in collaboration with Food Services to support department and agency needs.

And perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Certification, and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, culinary certificate, or degree.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate.
• Valid California driver’s license insurable by HealthRIGHT 360.
• First Aid Certified within 30 days of employment.
• CPR Certified within 30 days of employment.
• Food handling and preparation certification.
• Experience as head chef preferred.
• Industrial kitchen tools and equipment experience.

Knowledge

• Safety and hygiene standards and regulations.
• Nutrition and special dietary requirements.
• Volume preparation, portion control, and food preservation.
• Inventory Control Systems.

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants must complete a background check and livescan.