Dietary Cook

Centerforchildren; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a transformative organization dedicated to empowering children and families! As a Dietary Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious meals for youth and staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations. This position offers the chance to create delicious menus, uphold safety standards, and mentor interns. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in the community. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a team that values diversity and fosters growth!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Recognition Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of quantity food production experience required.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License and Food Handler’s Card.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu planning and recipe standardization.
• Prepare meals and maintain high sanitation standards.
• Train and mentor dietary interns.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation and Safety

Menu Planning

Food Handling Techniques

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - San Diego, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Food Service

Description

By joining the San Diego Center for Children, you will empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services. Our vision is to inspire a world where children and families live joyful, healthy lives. We serve over 1,000 people every day - are you ready to make an impact?

Join us - and work with purpose!

POSITION BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement savings plan: 403(b) - with employer match up to 3%
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Wellness programs
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement or assistance for continuing education
• Employee discounts
• Employee recognition program
• Opportunities for career advancement

SUMMARY

The Dietary Cook is responsible for helping prepare meals and snacks for the youth and staff in our Residential and Academy programs. The Dietary Cook will assist the Dietary Team to improve food service satisfaction, create standardized menus and help develop new delicious and nutritious menus and/or recipes that adhere to the California Department of Education regulations and nutrition guidelines. The Dietary Cook must be familiar with using all kitchen equipment and safety equipment. The Dietary Cook will also need ensure they are following all safety protocols and helping to keep the kitchen within health specifications. The Dietary Cook needs to also be willing to train and mentor Dietary interns from the residential and/or Academy and will have the opportunity to provide occasion training in the form on culinary demonstrations to the Center youth/staff/donors.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Dietary Manager in producing menu ideas/items and assisting with creating any necessary standardized recipes. Recommend variations or taste improvements to standardized recipes.
• Prepare meals and snacks that are creative and receive positive feedback from youth/staff. Check meals for quality, flavor, and appearance and maintain cost control.
• Maintain a high standard of sanitation and safety.
• Follow all food handling techniques to ensure food safety. Check to see that all food and supplies are stored in the correct manner; properly covered, labeled, dated and in the proper place.
• Fulfill cleaning list posted by Dietary Manager. Wash pots, pans and other kitchen equipment.
• Prepare only the necessary amount of food with proper quantity and portion control.
• Assist with food service production requirements and planning.
• Adhere to the Center’s policies and procedures as they pertain to employees of the Dietary Department.
• Perform any other duties as assigned and necessary for the efficient operation of the Dietary Department.
• Complete all recommended training as per the CA Dept of Education and USDA
• Immediately reports any unsafe acts, conditions, or accidents in their department and or organization to immediate supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee must be able move and/or lift a child when clinically necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The San Diego Center for Children is committed to:

• Actively recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse staff at all levels of the organization,
• Ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in the development and implementation of policies, practices and services, and that individuals feel empowered to advance our mission within an atmosphere of trust, safety, and respect,
• Encourage and provide access to professional development to deliver equitable and culturally informed services to the population we serve.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Valid County Food Handler’s Card or ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire
• Two years quantity food production experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university
• Degree or certificate from an accredited Culinary Arts School
• Two years working in a school food service setting
• Serv Safe Certification (current or renewable)
• Three to five years in food industry / food service