Facility Kitchen Cook — Healthy Meals & Safety

Phoenix Houses of California; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Houses of California is seeking a Cook to prepare, heat, cook, and serve meals for residents, staff, and guests in a community setting. You will follow recipes, manage inventories, and ensure food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs, assisting with inspections, training patients in food service, and supporting event menus while adhering to agency policies and health codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1–3 years kitchen experience required.
• Experience in commercial or institutional food service preferred.
• California Food Handler Card (ServSafe) required; Manager's Food Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and logs for kitchen and food supplies.
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents, staff, and guests.
• Ensure health department compliance and inspections.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain sanitation.
• Train patients in food service when appropriate.
• Support policy adherence and reduce food waste.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen sanitation

Food handling

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California Food Handler Card (ServSafe)

Manager's Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Phoenix Houses of California is seeking a Cook to prepare, heat, cook, and serve meals for residents, staff, and guests in a community setting. You will follow recipes, manage inventories, and ensure food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs, assisting with inspections, training patients in food service, and supporting event menus while adhering to agency policies and health codes.