PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)

Lead Cook - RHC (5745)

Los Angeles County · Full-time

No sponsorship$25k-$30kDetected 7 days ago
Inventory ManagementCustomer SupportPublic HealthCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementFood Safety

About the role

  • We make a positive difference in people's lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live.
  • If you join us, you will be able to advocate for change while also working with influential people who effect changes in policy and devote time to issues of racial and social justice.
  • The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist all volunteers by providing all necessary food safety support to ensure that they have valuable experience.
  • Maintain sanitary conditions during all food preparation and delivery by following correct infection control procedures and by thoroughly cleaning work areas and equipment in the department, including walls and floors.
  • Manage and maintain the up-to-date guest dietary restriction list for the site and ensure guests on the list receive their approved meals.
  • Maintain equipment in proper sanitary and operating condition.
  • Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Interim Housing team as the Lead Cook at the RHC location.
  • Every program in our growing range of services is designed to holistically address barriers to long-term housing stability, implementing evidenced-based practices to promote improved well-being beyond housing alone.
  • As part of the Interim Housing team The Lead Cook helps create a welcoming, homelike environment and develops nutritious meals for our guests.
  • Volunteer Support: Assist all volunteers by providing all necessary food safety support to ensure that they have valuable experience.
  • Follow Proper Cleaning procedures: Maintain sanitary conditions during all food preparation and delivery by following correct infection control procedures and by thoroughly cleaning work areas and equipment in the department, including walls and floors.

Requirements

  • Ensure that guests' meals are served at established meal scheduled times and support other kitchen staff as required.
  • Driving Required
  • Meal Schedule Time Management: Ensure that guests' meals are served at established meal scheduled times and support other kitchen staff as required.
  • We're looking for candidates with:
  • Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
  • Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.
  • Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
  • Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.

Nice to have

  • A degree or diploma from a culinary program
  • Five (5) years of experience in a professional kitchen
  • Three (3) years of professional food service experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Regardless of qualifications, candidates must:
  • Have employment eligibility verification
  • Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
  • Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test

Skills

  • Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making.
  • Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.

Compensation

  • $24.78 - $30.20 per hour
  • Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year

Benefits

  • Maintain health and safety codes in adherence with Department of Public Health standards which include proper food handling procedures, sanitation and cleanliness to the site and reporting any issues to management.
  • Event Planning: Assist with organizing, preparing and set up on-site special events to include barbeques, holiday events, ice cream socials, and other events as assigned.

Company info

  • We are committed to improving the quality of our services by creating a diverse work environment for the community at large.
  • We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
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