Residential Prep Cook

Recoveryatarchway; Napa (CA); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Recoveryatarchway in Napa, CA seeks a Prep Cook to support daily food preparation and kitchen operations in ARS residential treatment facilities. You will prepare ingredients, assist meal production, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safe food handling in line with standards.

Collaboration with kitchen staff, adherence to dietary requirements, inventory maintenance, and a sanitary, organized kitchen environment are essential to successfully serve patients.

Formación

• Knowledge of safe food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Current California Food Handler Card or other applicable food safety certification.
• Familiarity with standard cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to safely use knives and kitchen tools.
• Basic math to measure ingredients and follow recipes.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Social Model Recovery process preferred.
• Valid California identification card.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare ingredients according to menus and recipes.
• Wash, peel, chop, portion, and organize ingredients.
• Measure seasonings and sauces as required.
• Perform preliminary cooking tasks and assemble meal components.
• Assist with meal prep and service maintaining portion sizes and dietary requirements.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food to maintain freshness.
• Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs.
• Assist with purchasing, receiving, and distributing kitchen supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of prep areas and equipment.
• Wash dishes and sanitize cookware; manage kitchen cleaning duties.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Complete food service records and reports as required.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Food safety

Food preparation

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Math skills

Educación

California Food Handler Card

CPR/First Aid certification

Herramientas

Knives

Cooking equipment

Descripción del empleo

Description

Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Residential

Compensation Grade: $16.90 – $22.77/hour

Direct Supervisor: Kitchen Manager

Schedule

Monday: 11AM - 7:30PM

Tuesday: OFF

Wednesday: OFF

Thursday: 11AM - 7:30PM

Friday: 11AM - 7:30PM

Saturday: 5AM - 1:30PM

Sunday: 5AM - 1:30PM

Job Summary

The Prep Cook supports daily food preparation and kitchen operations within ARS residential treatment facilities. This position is responsible for preparing ingredients, assisting with meal production, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food is handled and stored in accordance with applicable food safety standards.

The Prep Cook works collaboratively with kitchen staff to support timely meal service, accommodate established patient dietary requirements, maintain inventory, and contribute to a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment.

Essential Functions

• Prepare ingredients according to established menus, recipes, preparation lists, and instructions from the Kitchen Manager or Head Chef.
• Wash, peel, chop, portion, and organize fruits, vegetables, meats, and other ingredients.
• Measure and prepare seasonings, sauces, and other cooking ingredients.
• Perform preliminary cooking tasks, including parboiling, preparing sauces, and assembling meal components.
• Assist with meal preparation and service while following established portion sizes and dietary requirements.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food products to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate supply needs to kitchen management.
• Assist with purchasing, receiving, storing, and distributing food and kitchen supplies for residential programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas, equipment, utensils, and storage spaces.
• Wash dishes, sanitize cookware, remove trash, and complete assigned kitchen cleaning duties.
• Follow applicable food safety, sanitation, nutrition, and infection prevention standards.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment, knives, and food preparation tools.
• Complete required food service records, inventory documentation, and reports in accordance with organizational and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with kitchen personnel and management to ensure efficient meal preparation and timely service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Current California Food Handler Card or other applicable food safety certification.
• Familiarity with standard cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food preparation procedures.
• Ability to safely and efficiently use knives, cutting tools, and food preparation equipment.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to measure ingredients and follow recipes.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain established food preparation standards.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to recognize food quality, freshness, and appropriate preparation standards.
• Knowledge of the Social Model Recovery process preferred.
• Valid California identification card.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 51 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout assigned shifts.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements during food preparation and cleaning.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination necessary to safely operate knives, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to transport food supplies, ingredients, and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to kitchen heat, steam, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to perform repetitive food preparation tasks while maintaining accuracy and safety.

Working Environment

• Work is performed primarily in commercial or institutional kitchens within residential substance use disorder treatment facilities.
• Regular exposure to hot surfaces, ovens, cooking equipment, sharp utensils, and cleaning products.
• May involve working in refrigerated storage areas and environments with fluctuating temperatures.
• Duties require frequent standing, movement, food handling, cleaning, and interaction with kitchen personnel.
• Work may involve time-sensitive meal preparation and service requirements.
• Requires adherence to food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and infection prevention protocols.
• Regular collaboration with kitchen management, residential staff, and other personnel to support patient meal services.