Job Details

Description

Compensation is $25/hour

Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-6:30pm
Company Overview

For more than 50 years, Insight Housing (formerly, Berkeley Food & Housing Project) has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support servicesto help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and affordable home of their own. We serve in seven counties in the bay area - Alameda County, San Francisco, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County and Amador County. We are proud of our team members who are very dedicated to our mission of ensuring everyone in our community has a home through supportive, equitable, and sustainable housing solutions.

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Program Manager, the Cook provides key support to our meals program at our Dwight Way location, primarily focusing on preparing and distributing meals and completing all tasks related to meeting the food needs of our program participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cook daily meals.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation in food preparation and serving.
• Wash dishes, clean kitchen and food storages areas, and complete other cleaning tasks as needed.
• Assist with menu prepping.
• Assist with inventory (ordering, receiving, organization) and program statistics (collecting and reporting).
• Coordinate with shelter manager and resident advocates to assess program needs and provide support.
• Perform all tasks necessary for hosting and serving the meals for our program participants, including but not limited to setup/breakdown, directing volunteers, serving food, light janitorial, and security.

• Attend and participate in all meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Complete and submit timesheets in a timely and accurate manner.

• Work within the framework of Insight Housing's Code of Conduct.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• At least one year of food prep or cooking experience in a restaurant or group setting.
• Commitment to serving homeless individuals. Prior experience working with people experiencing homelessness is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures and possession of CA Food Handler's Certification.
• Knowledge of PC Computer systems and Microsoft Office (word, excel) or ability to learn.

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a can do and flexible attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, multitask, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain professional conduct, attitude and appearance at all times.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to receive and maintain criminal records clearance.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see clearly.
• May be occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• May be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Insight Housing is an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.