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Cook #2371
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo
Oxnard, CA, USA
Dec 11, 2024
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Cook #2371

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo
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Miscellaneous Nonprofit Full time

As a Cook, you will be responsible for the entire food service operation at a childcare center or support production in a central kitchen. This includes food preparation, purchasing, sanitation, inventory, and recordkeeping. You will support CAPSLO’s mission by ensuring that the food service operation runs smoothly and helps individuals and families in the community.

 We would love to hear from someone who:

  • Has a combination of two years of experience in institutional or commercial food services and/or culinary science education.
  • Has experience cooking for large groups.
  • Is Bilingual in English and Spanish. (Preferred)
  • Can successfully complete a certified Food Safety and Sanitation class within 90 days of beginning employment.
  • Has a dependable, insured transportation and valid California Driver’s License (mileage to be reimbursed) and acceptable driving record. A DMV printout and proof of insurance will be required.

As the Cook, you will:

  • Prepare and transport meals, participating in nutritional menu planning.
  • Develop, test, and standardize recipes.
  • Weigh, measure, and pack food for delivery to multiple centers, ensuring food temperature and quality.
  • Maintain a semiannual inventory for food, paper goods, and equipment.
  • Estimate and develop orders for kitchen staples monthly; order and purchase fresh items weekly.
  • Keep detailed records and perform data entry for delivery receipts, equipment service records, temperature records, and kitchen financial records.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment throughout food preparation and after meal service.
  • Occasionally serve as the driver for food service delivery, communicating daily with Center Supervisors and Teachers about deliveries.
  • Attend cook workshops and participate in career development activities.
  • Wash dishes, cookware, and utensils.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

  • Must be able to relate well to all people of the community regardless of color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual  orientation, disability or socio-economic level.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire. 
  • Must submit proof of current vaccination status for measles, pertussis, and influenza (or a current, signed influenza declination form) in compliance with SB 792.
  • Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
  • Must complete a health screening physical completed within 30 days prior to employment and a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray. 
  • Employment is contingent upon meeting all job requirements and background requirements: criminal history check (Inclusive of DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse), acknowledgement of child abuse reporting responsibility, criminal record statement (Form LIC508), etc. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment. 
  • Upon hire agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Program administrative staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work. 
  • Must meet the Head Start Performance Standards and State requirements. 
  • Employment in Head Start, Early Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs is contingent upon approval of the Policy Council.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To view the full job description click HERE.

About Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low income individuals and families become self-sufficient. We provide a wide range of community-based programs, such as childcare, early childhood education, homeless services, veteran services, health services and much more. Our purpose is to foster positive change in our community and to create a more equitable society. We are passionate about our work and strive to be innovative in our approach. We are proud to be making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

When you join us, you become part of a community of dedicated, passionate, and diverse individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in the world. We offer a supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and equitable work environment. A place where you will have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion to help individuals and families become more self-sufficient.

If you are looking for a meaningful career in which you can make a real difference in people’s lives, we invite you to join us!

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