The Assistant Cook supports the Head Cook manage the kitchen operations, food orders, and prepares meals as outlined by the menu and Head Cook. Assists in distribution and serving of meals to satellites with attention to detail for food allergies and food temperatures.

• Assist in preparing delicious, attractive, nutritious meals to approximately 175 -200 seniors three days a week.
• Checks portion control, cooks with emphasis in proper food temperatures and nutrition record keeping.
• Cooks a variety of foods, bakes and serves foods including entrees, prepare salads, vegetables, and meats.
• Knowledge and ability to prepare meals to meet Department of Environmental Health (DEH) standards and S.D. County Aging & Independence Services standards.
• Sets up food counters with prepared foods; properly stores food and does necessary cleanup;
• Assist in monthly menu preparation.
• Have a working knowledge of nutrition, portion control, food cost control, and working within a budget.
• Must be able to pass Food Handler's card test and be knowledgeable in health and sanitation issue related to kitchen work.

Conduct food inventory and maintain accurate record of food on hand. Ability to step in as primary cook when head cook is unavailable. Ability to follow directions and work independently as needed. Assist in conducting inventory and creating food orders weekly. Attends all staff meetings, department/site specific meetings and any other internal and/or external meetings as directed by supervisor. Assists in the maintenance of department areas when needed and ensure compliance with the department directives and policies on cleaning and sanitation of kitchen. As well as San Ysidro Health's policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control, and safety issues. Demonstrates teamwork and commitment by:

1. • Stepping into other roles when necessary; take initiative as needed.
   • Covers for peers as needed and/or; take on multiple roles when short staffed or necessary.

• Travels to other locations to provide coverage and/or complete required job duties when needed.
• Understands and works Saturdays and extended hours if schedule changes and cooperates with all schedule changes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Be able to participate in San Ysidro Health's events and community events such as health fairs, fundraisers, etc. as delegated by direct supervisor. Health fairs and events may include before and after normal working hours.
• Demonstrates adequate care and responsibility for equipment. Reports and/or repairs missing or damaged equipment and supplies.
• Follows administrative chain of command.

Safety:

• Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices.

• Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.

• Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment.

• Be familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits.

• Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols and Mountain Health's injury and illness prevention program.
• Follow all Health Department and San Diego County Food Safety guidelines.
• Participates in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program and follows guidelines that promote workplace safety.
• Injury Prevention Equipment and/or Personal Protective Equipment may include but not limited to the following:
  • Clinical - Gloves, Goggles, Gowns, Face Shields, and N95 Respirator Masks
  • IT - Gloves, Goggles, Face Shields, and N95 Respirator Masks
  • Facilities- Gloves, Goggles, Gowns or Protective Suits, Face Shields, and N95 Respirator Masks
  • Administration - Gloves, Goggles, Face Shields, and N95 Respirator Masks

Job Requirements:

Education Required (Minimum level of education):

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Certifications/Licenses Preferred:

• Current CPR Certificate (American Heart Association)
• Food Handlers Card

Experience Required (Minimum level of experience):

• Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience

Verbal and Written Skills Required to perform the Job:

Good oral and written communication skills. Provides positive customer service.

Is an active listener and provides support and guidance to others.

Working Traits:

• Strong organizational, analytic and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create reports and present data and to staff, peers, network providers and committees as delegated
• Detail and process oriented with focus on efficiency
• Pro-actively and consistently applies the regulatory and accreditation standards to assure that activities are reviewed and processed within guidelines.
• Reports audit or clinical findings to appropriate staff or others in order to ensure appropriate outcome and/or follow-up for improvement as indicated.
• Business level math, basic statistical analysis
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast paced changing environment
• Ability to work flex hours, including an occasional evening and weekend

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normal kitchen environment. See, hear, talk, walk, stand for long periods of time, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 35 lbs. Repetitive hand movement; use and view PC; use calculator; telephone, operate fax, and copy machine. Read and write; time management, interpersonal, organizational, and basic math skills; analyze, research, prioritize, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality. Have reliable transportation; clean driving record and insurance as required by the state. Yearly Physical and TB test. MMR and completion of HEP B series. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation and other conditions common to a clinical environment may routinely be encountered.

Universal Requirements

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs.

About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $22.10
• Max Hiring Rate $28.36

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