Working with the Operation Manager and based on guidelines from the Dietician, the Cook will plan for and prepare three daily nutritious meals and one snack for the residents at Alegria and our neighboring shelters. The Cook will also maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all food preparation areas. Additionally, the Cook will assist with ordering and inventory keeping.

Duties

· Prepare breakfast, sack lunch and dinner for residents.

· Responsible for the quality and presentation of the meals.

· Follow the preset, posted menus, respecting various mealtimes so that no more than 15 hours elapse between dinner and breakfast the next day.

· If needed, prepare modified meals according to Dietician’s guidelines and Physician’s orders for individual residents or children.

· Responsible for effective time management to ensure quality control, cleanness and sanitation, following the Health Department Time and Temperature guidelines.

· Responsible for effective food preparation and portioning for cost control.

· Keep all food preparation areas and equipment clean and sanitary at all times.

· Maintain sinks, floors drains and storage areas clean and orderly.

· Organize and rotate storage, using F.I.F.O. method.

· Monitor equipment temperature as well as holding temperature. Report any discrepancy to Supervisor immediately.

· Maintain regular inventory. Provide Operation Manager with a list of items to be ordered weekly, including disposable wares and cleaning supplies.

· Attend scheduled in-service, workshops and staff meeting as requested by the Operation Manager.

· Maintain good working relations with all members of the staff, The Salvation Army representatives, volunteers and visitors from other agencies.

Qualifications/Skills

· Preferred 1 year or more of cooking in an institutional/residential setting or equivalent experience.

· Knowledge of the Health Department Sanitation Time and Temperature rules OR willing to learn

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

· Must pass criminal background check

· Must be culturally sensitive and non-judgmental

· Knowledge and sensitivity regarding issues of homelessness and/or HIV/AIDS

· Ability to work independently as well as with the team and organize food purchases, proper receiving and storage, food preparation and cleaning.

· Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Shifts

· 8:00am-4:30pm Daily

· May be broken down based on volunteer’s availabilities

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