Cook (10:30am-7:00pm)

POSITION: Cook

LOCATION: BRC, 2011 Little Orchard Street, San Jose, Ca 

SUPERVISOR: Kitchen and Food Services Manager

TYPE: Full Time, Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: $27-29 Hourly

POSITION: Employment Specialist, Roosevelt Park
PROGRAM/LOCATION: RRH, 21 N 21^st St, San Jose, CA 95116
SUPERVISOR: Program Manager
Job Type: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full Time
Compensation: $29.77 Hourly

THE ORGANIZATION:

HomeFirst™ is a leading provider of housing services: prevention, outreach, shelter, interim, and permanent housing programming for individuals who are housing insecure or unhoused in the Bay Area of California. We serve more than 5,000 adults, Veterans, families, and youth each year through a continuum of care, which meets people where they are and works to support a housing plan specific to each individual.

HomeFirst has approximately 500 staff working across two Bay Area counties including Sonoma and Santa Clara County. HomeFirst operates more than 15 locations, including The James F. Boccardo Regional Reception Center (BRC), Family Living Centers, Labath Landing Interim Housing, and more. Our core elements include, but are not limited to:

HomeFirst is committed to a culture of demonstrating our core values.

Activism | Creativity | Excellence | Passion| Respect | Responsibility | Teamwork

Program Summary:

The Boccardo Reception Center (BRC) is the largest homeless shelter and service facility in Santa Clara County, with a capacity of up to 250 homeless persons. The BRC is a multi-service facility that offers numerous programs and services, including year-round emergency shelter, a medical clinic, public benefits enrollment and advocacy, job search and retention assistance, group workshops and additional resources, information and referral to community partners, housing search and financial assistance, as well as free restroom, shower, and laundry facilities. The BRC is open and staffed seven days per week, 24 hours per day.

The Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Cook should safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on HomeFirst requirements and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Establish menus with guidance from the Food Services Supervisor
• Prepare meals according to menus and food availability
• Supervise interns, volunteers and community volunteer groups in proper preparation and serving of meals
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary operation of kitchen, serving and storage areas
• Assure that food is prepared, served and stored in a safe, sanitary manner and in accordance with agency policies and procedures
• Maintain and count food service inventory
• Rotate food in walk-in refrigerators and freezer to minimize waste and spoilage (FIFO)
• Follow all specifications and to properly set up hot and cold line stations
• Perform all other tasks, including cross-training as directed
• Notify Food Services Supervisor of any supply, equipment needs or maintenance issues
• Attend and participate in food service meetings
• Contribute to improving the kitchen and food services
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Commitment to the agency and its goals in serving our community
• Professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Provide quality service
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Food and beverage knowledge
• Ability to work morning, some evenings and weekends

Other:

• Valid CA Driver License
• Able to perform sedentary work;
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs. on occasion;
• Ability to use keyboard and read computer screens for extended periods;
• Able to stand/sit for extended periods, kneel, reach and bend related to the completion of duties;