Cook

Except in the case of an undue hardship, La Familia provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities when the accommodations are necessary to enable the persons to perform the essential functions of the job. The Agency also provides reasonable accommodations when necessary based on religious needs. Individuals requiring workplace accommodations must discuss their needs with La Familia Human Resources. Individuals seeking accommodations for disabilities are typically required to provide medical documentation supporting the existence of a disability, the need for the accommodation, and what workplace modifications will enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. POSITION OVERVIEW The Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious family style meals for up to 50 adults and children residing at FESCO’s emergency and transitional housing programs. FESCO is seeking a Cook that is available to work Thursday through Monday from 12:30pm until 6:00 pm. Duties will include assisting the Meal Services Coordinator with menu planning, food preparation, cooking of meals, grocery shopping and Food Bank pickups, transporting meals, adherence to food safe regulations, and regular cleaning of the kitchen equipment and area. This role will uphold and champion the agency’s mission, vision, and values and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work culture. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Prepare and serve breakfast and dinner as scheduled at the Banyan central kitchen - Grocery Shop and Food Bank pick ups - Deliver meals ready for family style service and suitable for children’s age and development to the FESCO emergency shelter site - Set up dining room and food preparation area - Maintain kitchen area as specified on shift checklist - Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen. - Responsible for kitchen clean up and dish washing. - Direct staff, volunteers and residents regarding food service - Maintain/create a warm and welcoming environment Administrative Duties: - Keeps records required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). - Assists with menu planning, ordering, and shopping as assigned - Take inventory of new orders/donations as they come in, and put items away - Check off meals in the roster and ensure that residents sign up for meals and save plates. Other - Attend trainings and participate in events relevant to key responsibilities. - Track and regularly report on key metrics for the responsible function areas. - Leads and collaborates on projects supporting Agency objectives. CORE COMPETENCIES: Leading the self: - Demonstrates ethics and integrity - Displays drive and purpose - Manages self and adapts to change - Exhibiting leadership stature - Practice self-awareness and continuous learning INCLUSION, RESPECT, AND COLLABORATION: - Practices cultural humility and cultural responsiveness when engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, while practicing appropriate boundaries. - Develop relationships with their teams and across the organization to foster cultural humility and cultural responsiveness, teamwork, and collaboration, ensuring positive outcomes for the organization both internally and externally. - Utilize effective communication skills to listen and respond with empathy, while adopting a proactive and collaborative approach to drive innovative change. This approach should be sensitive to the organization's culture and its role within the community. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: - High school diploma or GED required - Must possess a current ServSafe food safety certification, demonstrating knowledge of food safety, proper handling, sanitation, and compliance with health regulations. - Experience in prep/cooking in a food services setting, culinary training preferred - Experience working in supportive housing or similar environment would be an asset - Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices including the use of commerci…