JOB DESCRIPTION
The Kitchen Coordinator will assist in dinner preparation for 30 residents, managing a kitchen facility and dining area. In addition, will shop and coordinate the training of kitchen assistants in food preparation and service skills. The Kitchen Coordinator works onsite at assigned location(s).
WHO WE ARE
Looking to make a difference? Our mission at Interim is to provide services and affordable housing to supporting members of our community with mental illness by building productive and satisfying lives in a world in which people with mental illness are able to live, work, learn and participate fully in the community. Join our team and instill hope in the community.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Competitive Compensation
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible positions
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Clinical licenses and training reimbursement for eligible positions
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Loan repayment for eligible positions
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Generous health, vision, dental, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and life insurance coverage for full-time employees
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Monthly payment in lieu of insurance coverage for eligible positions
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403b Retirement Plan with Interim matching contribution
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Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals. You can earn up to 24 days of vacation in your first year.
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Professional development and learning opportunities.
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BBS registered supervisors onsite for ongoing Clinical Supervision
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Annual employee recognition and staff appreciation events
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Employee referral bonus program
- Offers flexible work schedules
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A fulfilling career while providing a family centered focus and work-life balance
HOW TO APPLY
To learn more about Interim and to apply for this position, please go to our website at http://www.interiminc.org/employment/.
COMPENSATION
$25.50 - $33.21 per hour. Non-exempt; 20 hours/week; Eligible for overtime. Compensation based on education and experience.
REPORTS TO
Assistant Program Director
QUALIFICATIONS
Two years’ experience as a cook or caterer. A culinary degree may be substituted for one year of experience.
Ability to provide healthy, non-institutional meals for 30 individuals. Knowledge of nutrition and meal planning. Ability to adhere to a budget. Good written and oral English communication skills. Ability to work as member of a team, to accept supervision, to maintain appropriate boundaries while working in close inter-personal relationships. Ability to train residents in basic cooking and nutrition. Good organizational skills. Ability to be responsible, flexible, creative, empathetic, and able to relate effectively with clients, other staff, professionals and members of the community.
Drivers license for at least two years and driving record acceptable to insurance carrier.
Valid California driver's license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assume primary responsibility for the preparation of nutritious, balanced, varied meals, with an emphasis on simple, whole, non-institutional foods.
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Work closely with residents to plan and shop for meals. Look for ways to maximize resident involvement in the planning process.
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Utilize community resources to buy nutritious foods as cheaply as possible (e.g., Food Bank, bulk buying from Health Food stores and Co-ops, outreach with local restaurants, solicitation of donations, etc.). Model this behavior for residents.
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Be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen. Monitor to ensure that food is stored and prepared according to health and safety codes.
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Participate in and oversee the clean-up process.
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Train residents in various aspects of food preparation and sanitation.
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Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to: operate a motor vehicle; climb stairs; possess good communication skills; meet the requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Capable of the following extended activities: walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Capable of the following intermittent activities: stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds or more and bending in the performance of infrequently performed office duties.
This job description is intended to have an accurate reflection of the qualifications and job duties, current management reserves the right to revise the job at any given time when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous description for this position.
Interim, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Interim, Inc. is guided by the precept that in no aspect of its programs, services or employment shall discrimination or harassment be permitted because of sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, age, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law. To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, reasonable accommodations are made for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability, unless hardship, direct threat to health or safety, or other job-related consideration exists. Individuals who feel that they have been unlawfully discriminated against because of membership in one of the protected classes should contact the following: Director of Human Resources, Interim, Inc., PO Box 3222, Monterey, CA 93942. (831) 649-4522.
