Cook at Interfaith Community Services INC

Escondido, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

24.23

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking Large Quantities, Commercial Kitchen Operation, Recipe Adherence, Portion Control, Dietary Accommodations, Health And Safety Compliance, Equipment Operation, Stock Level Checking, Food Ordering, Sanitation, Kitchen Opening/Closing Procedures, Nutrition Guidelines, Hazard Awareness, Communication Skills, Organization, Attention To Detail

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description About Interfaith Community Services: As North County's largest social services agency, Interfaith Community Services has been "helping people help themselves" since 1979. The organization provides a wide range of programs designed to empower hungry, homeless, and low-income community members to begin a pathway towards self-sufficiency. Each year, Interfaith Community Services impacts?more than?20,000 community members by providing basic needs and nutrition support, social services, shelters and housing, employment development, senior services, veterans programs and addiction recovery support. Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 1,700 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 275, Interfaith provides a safe-haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 20,000 community members annually. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission! What You'll Do: In the Cook role, you’ll be responsible for cooking and preparing a variety of meals for various Interfaith in-house programs, and in support of the overall mission of Interfaith Community Services. Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables. And other food items for cooking in boilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment Uses standard recipes for preparation and portioning of all products; portion food products before cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications, and accommodates special dietary needs Understands and consistently complies with cooking methods Covers, dates and neatly stores all meats, poultry, seafood, and all other food items Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations Follows all safety procedures for operating and cleaning of all kitchen equipment Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems or product shortages to the supervisor Assists the supervisor with checking stock levels and ordering of food items on a weekly basis Maintains a clean and sanitary work area, including tables, shelves, walls, grills, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment Opens and closes the kitchen properly and follows operational guidelines Attend department and agency meetings and trainings Other duties as assigned Requirements Who You Are: You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll: High School Diploma or GED, required Minimum of three (3) years of experience cooking large quantities of food in a commercial kitchen Experience working in a nonprofit or social services environment, preferred Must have reliable transportation and possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license including proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage and insurability under the Company’s insurance carrier standards. SKILLSETS/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Solid understanding of nutrition cooking guidelines Familiar with kitchen equipment and machinery Ability to develop and maintain awareness of hazards and safety precautions Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills Must be highly organized and demonstrate attention to detail Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines and working effectively under pressure, using independent judgment to complete work under time constraints Demonstrated experience working with a collaborative team Knowledge of Windows operating systems as well as Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) Ability to communicate effectively among a diverse workflow population and maintain sound working relations with all levels within the organization Work with spirit of enthusiasm, teamwork, cooperation and a sense of urgency Maintain a high degree of confidentiality over all matters in the course of business operations including client and employee information Ability to multi-task in an efficient, thorough, and prioritized manner Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to perform work in a climate-controlled kitchen setting Must have the physical ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, bend, kneel and uses hands, arms and legs for dexterity and balance on a frequent basis Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds May be subjected to adverse conditions, including contact from hostile people Low to moderate exposure to contagious diseases (hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis, etc.) Low to moderate exposure of unpleasant and noxious fumes, odors, dust, temperatures, noise and inclement weather Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers, computers and similar office equipment and supplies Prioritizes and pushes such objects as file drawers, computers and similar office equipment and supplies Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking Occasionally is required to perform the safe operation of a vehicle, kitchen equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace Must be able to hear, see including distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic backgrounds and origins The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high Location: On-site: Escondido Hours: Friday-Tuesday: 9am-6pm Hourly: $21.81-$24.23 EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Paid Time Off Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled Flexible Work Schedules Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance AD&D / Group Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan Early Release Days! Work Anniversary Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Home Ownership Assistance Program Casual Work Environment Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for preparing a variety of meals for in-house programs by cooking meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables using various kitchen equipment according to standard recipes and portion sizes. This role also involves adhering to health and safety regulations, maintaining a sanitary work area, and assisting with stock level checks and ordering.