Cook II

Turning Point of Central California Inc; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Fund

PSLF Program

Paid professional development

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals in compliance with all health guidelines. You will develop menus, maintain inventory, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

The role requires 1 year of culinary experience and a California Food Handlers Card, with responsibilities spanning purchasing, storage, and occasional resident assistance. On-site work and driving may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of culinary work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• California Food Handlers Card required.
• CPR/first aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals per approved menus and portions.
• Develop menus meeting nutritional standards and obtain pre-approval.
• Conduct daily safety and sanitation inspections of kitchen and storage areas.
• Maintain kitchen and eating areas in line with health requirements.
• Manage inventory and weekly purchases according to budget.
• Label and store food items per health guidelines.
• Taste test meals and reserve samples for 24 hours to check contamination.
• Follow safety procedures for knives and equipment.
• Drive on Agency business as needed.
• Assist residents with food preparation when required.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety protocols

Inventory management

Budget adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

California Food Handlers Card

Tools

Office 365

Teams

Zoom

Job description

JOB SUMMARYThe Cook reports to the Program Director and is responsible for cooking quality food for the facility in compliance with all contractual, Federal, State, and local health department guidelines.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares and cooks various items based on approved menus, special dietary, nutritional or cultural requirements, or numbers of portions for meals served to all Program residents in accordance with facility contracts.Develop meal plans and menus that meet all nutritional standards; submits menus for pre-approval before use.Conduct daily safety and sanitation inspection of food service areas and food storage areas.Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and eating areas (counters, shelves, cabinets, walls, floors, drains, vents/ducts, ceiling, appliances, etc.) in accordance with all State and local health department sanitation requirements.Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment based on a schedule; ensures all food items, supplies, equipment are accounted for and properly stored.Replenish supplies and purchase food on a weekly basis according to menu, budget and inventory.Be responsible for receiving, labeling, and placement of food and commodities on shelves is done in accordance with all State and local health department food handling requirements.Taste test all food prior to serving it to the residents and reserve a sampling of each meal for twenty-four (24) hours to determine possible food contamination.May work with and be a resource for residents assisting with food preparation.Follow all safety procedures for knives and utensils.Responsible for complying with program food service budget.Responsible for the purchase of ingredients based on current menu and general kitchen supplies.Ensure that food is stored and served at appropriate temperatures in accordance with all federal, state and local health department requirements.Ensure that safety procedures for all kitchen equipment, including knives are followed.Model professional employee behavior with all program staff and residents.Ensure kitchen chemical supply inventory is completed on a consistent basis and review/update the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) as needed.Will think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.Will drive on Agency business.Physical presence at the program is required.ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTSPossess High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of culinary work experience.Must have current California Food Handlers Card.Current certified training in emergency first aid procedures and CPR preferred.Ability to interpret and implement approved menus.Ability to follow the menu and prepare the daily food listed.Basic computer skills in Office 365, Teams, Zoom and other communication/meeting platforms.Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a dependable means of transportation that is properly insured and operated in accordance with all laws. Agency insurer authorization is required.Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and TB test.COMPANY BENEFITSCompany paid benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, Pension Fund and many other voluntary benefitsQualified non-profit for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) ProgramOn the job training including paid professional development and career developmentRewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growthMeaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serveFamily-oriented environmentMileage reimbursement for travelWe are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Turning Point of Central California, Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Turning Point of Central California, Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.