LEAD COOK - YALE NAVIGATION CENTER (JR 2316) CULINARY SERVICES SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 11-05-2021

Lead Cook - Yale Navigation Center (JR 2316)

Santa Ana, California Restaurant / Food Service JR 2316

Lead Cook

Santa Ana, CA 92704

Salary : $28.85 / hr - $31.25 / hr DOE

Full Time

Non-Exempt

PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) is seeking candidates with experience in culinary services and current managerial food handlers certificates to join our Orange County Team as a Lead Cook at the Yale Navigation Center.

In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

WHAT WE DO

Since its foundation in 1984, PATH has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness.

PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing.

Our Culinary Services Team is a critical to the success of our interim housing sites. By providing three meals and snacks and refreshments throughout the day, the kitchen and its staff are a key component to creating a welcoming, home-like environment for our guests as they work to obtain and sustain permanent housing.

As part of the Interim Housing team, the Lead Cook is responsible for assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.

This includes assisting with supervision, leadership, and administrative oversight to ensure meals are served appropriately and within standards and the kitchen remains in working order and in compliance.

Responsibilities of the Sous Chef include :

• Staff Supervision & Support
• Assisting with the direct supervision to culinary staff and oversight of all kitchen activities
• Coordinating kitchen scheduling, including that of paid staff and volunteers
• Assisting with the planning and setting workload assignments and schedules
• Assisting with the coordination of weekly staff meetings
• Assisting with staff timesheets and payroll functions
• Leadership & Client Services
• Promoting and following the established interim housing values, guidelines, and rules.
• Modeling and promoting a team culture and environment that is professional and welcoming for all interim housing guests, staff, volunteers, and other visitors
• Meeting with guests with medical dietary restrictions to set up menu plans
• Kitchen Administration & Oversight
• Helping create and post monthly menus
• Assisting with the monitoring kitchen costs including labor, food, supplies, and equipment
• Helping to ensure inventories are maintained
• Reviewing Health Department reports along with Head Chef and Sous Chef and assisting with correcting violations
• Coordinating and maintaining relationships with kitchen vendors and donors
• Coordinating food donations, including assisting with pick-ups and drop-offs as necessary
• Kitchen & Equipment Maintenance
• Ensuring the kitchen is maintained to Health Department code and PATH standards.
• Setting the standards for maintaining kitchen sanitation and cleanliness
• Ensuring equipment is maintained equipment in proper sanitary and operating condition
• Coordinating regular maintenance activities such as hood exhaust cleanings, oil waste pick-ups, and propane gas fills.
• Coordinating with PATHs facilities team for repairs, fixes, or other maintenance.
• Food Preparation
• Working with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure that all meals prepared following Health Department code and served at the appropriate times and temperatures
• Assisting with daily taste tests to ensure all meals are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and meet PATHs standards

WHAT YOU BRING

Were looking for candidates that :

• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs
• Work just as well independently as they do on a team
• Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self-starting and proactive
• Are excellent at communicating, whether in writing or verbally
• Are well organized, have a strong sense of prioritization, and can coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Software, particularly Word and Excel.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop successful and positive relationships with individuals at all organization levels.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

For this role the Lead Cook must :

• Have at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Hold a current Managerial Food Handling certificate
• Be able and willing to work flexible hours which may include evenings or weekends
• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR / First Aid training
• Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
• Have reliable transportation and :
• A valid drivers license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATH insurance coverage
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire :
• Tuberculosis Test
• Background Screening
• Drug Test

COVID-19 VACCINATION

Effective 11 / 01 / 2021 PATH will require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of full vaccination as part of the pre-employment credentialing process.

If this sounds like you, please visit our at and search for JR# 2316 to submit your application. A resume is required.

PATH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, PATH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.*