Job Title: Cook
Program: Medical Respite and Sobering Center, 1171 Mission St.
Reports To: Culinary Operations Manager                   
Status:         Non-exempt, Union

Hours: 11am-7pm, Sa-W

Wage: $26.70/hour



JOB SUMMARY:

The Cook is responsible for food preparation, efficiently maintaining an institutional kitchen in accordance with program standards, and preparing healthy, nutritious meals while maintaining safe and sanitary conditions. The nature of work requires sustained physical effort involving considerable standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Food preparation.
• Assist with menu planning.
• Assist in tracking, and maintaining inventory of all food and food preparation products.
• Maintain sanitation standards and observe all safety procedures.
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and equipment.
• Support the Medical Respite and Sobering Center's mission to promote stabilization, hope, and healing for people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. 
• Work collaboratively with CFSF and DPH employees in an integrated team to meet shared goals. 
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Training and meeting attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:

• Adequate literacy skills: reading comprehension required.
• Thorough knowledge of food preparation, menu planning, and sanitation techniques.
• Two years of experience as a Cook in an institutional setting or background in quantity cooking.  
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
• Ability to work in a kitchen environment, performing essential physical duties, such as lifting 50 lbs.  
• CPR and first aid certification within 90 days of hire. 
• TB clearance and verification of COVID-19 vaccination within 7 days of hire.
• Current food safety certification (if expired, re-certification within 60 days of hire). 

Community Forward SF (CFSF) reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position.  Essential job duties are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job.  Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. All jobs are subject to contract funding availability. CFSF will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if CFSF is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.