Cook II: Nutritious Meals, Growth & Benefits

Tpocc; Bakersfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pension Fund

PSLF program eligibility

On-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Tpocc in Bakersfield, CA seeks a full-time Cook II to prepare high-quality meals under state and federal guidelines. You will plan menus, manage inventories, and ensure sanitation, safety, and proper food storage throughout the facility.

The role includes driving on agency business and maintaining compliance with budgets and contract terms. You must have a high school diploma or GED, a California Food Handlers Card, and be able to pass background and health checks.

Qualifications

• Possess High School Diploma or GED and one 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.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks various items based on approved menus, special dietary, nutritional or cultural requirements.
• 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 in accordance with health requirements.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment based on a schedule; ensures all items are 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 in accordance with food handling requirements.
• Taste test all food prior to serving it and reserve a sampling for twenty-four hours to detect contamination.
• Follow all safety procedures for knives and utensils.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Sanitation practices

Safety procedures

Communication

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

California Food Handlers Card

Emergency First Aid & CPR training (preferred)

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Tpocc in Bakersfield, CA seeks a full-time Cook II to prepare high-quality meals under state and federal guidelines. You will plan menus, manage inventories, and ensure sanitation, safety, and proper food storage throughout the facility.

The role includes driving on agency business and maintaining compliance with budgets and contract terms. You must have a high school diploma or GED, a California Food Handlers Card, and be able to pass background and health checks.