FOOD SERVICES PLANNER & COOK

Description

Buckelew Programs is the leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the North Bay, dedicated to serving those who may not have access otherwise. Join our team and contribute to making a real impact!

We are hiring a Food Services Planner / Cook for the Orenda Center, a 20-bed residential and detox program in Sonoma County that joined Buckelew in 2024. In this role you will support the program by providing expertise in food preparation and nutrition, providing a supply of weekly nutritious meals, developing balanced weekly menus, ordering and receiving food and beverages, and ensuring food safety protocols are developed for the program. This is an onsite, part-time position, working Saturday and Sunday, 7 am - 3 pm.

What you will do

• Plan daily and weekly nutritionally balanced menus.
• Order food, schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents in order to verify product quality and quantity.
• Establish procedures for food storage, rotation and labeling, ensuring cleanliness, hygiene, safety and reducing waste.
• Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation of food to ensure adherence to food safety guidelines and appealing, nutritious meals. Teach staff and clients about appropriate food handling, portions, and nutritional value.
• Maintain prep areas and kitchen equipment in a clean, sanitary and safe manner by performing regular cleaning, sanitation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment, surfaces and appliances.
• Monitor food budgets and stay within budgeted amounts.
• Prepare dishes using established cooking skills with healthy ingredients to create healthy, tasty and nutritious meals. Adjust offerings for dietary restrictions as necessary.
• Understand and comply with food safety and temperature standards.
• Prepare seven main dishes for dinners and three to four simple lunches per week.
• Assist clients in meal preparation through hands-on learning.
• Remain aware of agency protocols, act as a positive role model, and maintain a welcoming and empathetic demeanor.
• Work with program staff to provide lunches and snacks for clients.
• Answer program phone calls and relay messages to appropriate staff as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

What you will bring – A high school education at minimum; education in nutrition, culinary arts, menu planning, food sanitation or related field is preferred.

Experience

Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Requires regular lifting up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, reaching, talking and hearing for the majority of a shift. All work is performed in an indoor facility with an open kitchen environment. Occasional local travel; ability to operate a computer and other office equipment. Vision and hearing requirements to safely use kitchen tools and communicate effectively.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, promotes equality, and fosters inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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