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This is a union eligible position.JOB SUMMARY HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.The Residential Step Down (RSD) is a program of HealthRIGHT 360 that offer services to beneficiaries who are stepping down from inpatient/residential substance use disorder treatment and who are concurrently in treatment, specifically in outpatient, intensive outpatient, opioid treatment program, or outpatient withdrawal management setting. RSD provides a temporary, drug and alcohol-free housing for continuation of care to further stabilize our clients so they can build a solid foundation.The Cook supports the program by working independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced, teamoriented kitchen while supervising and executing food preparation, ordering, and shopping that is consistent with quality/budgetary objectives of the agency. The Cook ensures safety of food handling practices, proper sanitation, and utilization of the FIFO (first in, first out) method and more.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Food Service Responsibilities: • Ensure meals are well balanced, nutritious, and appealing. • Reduce unnecessary costs whenever possible and utilize donations and creativity on menus. • Follow the production menu. • Order food within budget and prepare food for residents and special events. • Drive Food Services van to transport food, meals, and other supplies between facilities. • Advise on possible improvements in efficiency, productivity, etc.Food Storage and Safety Responsibilities: • Manage food storage, proper refrigeration, and inventory control. • Maintain professional safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation in accordance with health and safety codes. • Ensure servicing and repair of equipment. • Notify supervisor of equipment needs.Treatment Setting Responsibilities: • Ensure that all kitchen client workers are familiar with agency and departmental policies, procedures, practices safe food handling and holds clients accountable. • Train and evaluate clients assigned to kitchen. • Maintain team spirit and morale within kitchen. • Work as a team with Food Services and perform functions that further Department and Agency needs.And perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Credentials and Experience• High school diploma or equivalent.• First Aid and CPR certified.• Food handling and preparation certification.• Experience as chef/head cook preferred.• Possess a valid CA driver's license.• Experience with volume preparation, portion control, and food preservation.• Experience with inventory management or inventory control system.Knowledge• Knowledge of safety and hygiene standards and regulations.• Knowledge of special dietary requirements.• Temperament to work with and train emotionally disturbed clients