POSITION: Lead Cook (AM/PM Shift) – 2 Positions Available
REPORTS TO: Head Chef
STATUS: Seasonal, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Will be needed roughly between Saturday, 4/15/23-Wednesday, 8/30/23
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Associate III
WORK ARRANGEMENT: In Person, EHC
SALARY RANGE: $22.40-$25.60/hr
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
JOB PURPOSE:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is looking for a Lead Cook to join Enchanted Hills Camp. This position will a key, full-time, seasonal staff position at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa, CA. Our culinary teams knows that food is much more than fuel for busy campers. Food brings people together and is as much a part of the camp tradition as the songs we sing around the campfire. As the Lead Cook, you will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure that our offerings and service is fun, creative, and delicious!
There will be a shuttle service to transport employees up to camp, from the park-n-ride in Downtown Napa.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Formal culinary training preferred; current students encouraged to apply
- 2-3 years’ progressive culinary experience required
- Previous experience leading a team in a busy atmosphere required
- Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
- Valid CA food handlers permit
- Ability to follow directions and willingness to ask clarifying questions
- Communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect
- Candidate must be willing to be willing to work hours that include evenings and weekends
- Maturity of judgment and behavior
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to communicate in written and spoken English required
- Maintain high standards for work areas and personal hygiene
- Must comply with dress code requirements
- Employment is subject to satisfactory background check
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Capable of significant walking over uneven terrain
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
- Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift/move 50 pounds
- Manage physical activities such as standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching as well as daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions
- Ability to safely work with sensitive materials and/or chemicals
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Responsible for ensuring all kitchen staff is on task, food quality control, food storge, kitchen cleanliness, and completion of all logs, in the absence of Head Chef.
- Ensure consistency and superiority in food preparation, quality, and service
- Knowledgeable in safe food handling practices and proper operation of kitchen equipment
- Oversee kitchen operations, as shift lead, in the absence of the Head Chef
- Sets an example for kitchen staff by following all company and department policies and procedures for safety, hygiene and performance
- Ensure all position checklists are completed daily and accurately
- Conduct line checks multiple times per shift to ensure DOH compliance; Address all variances immediately
- Maintain cleanliness, organization and stocking of coolers and storage areas
- Label, date, and wrap food products, follow protocol to document food waste
- Assists Head Chef in maintaining accurate inventories of ingredients, supplies and equipment
- Take proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils, and other equipment
- Delegates and participates in opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines.
- Communicate with Chef for any special instructions and training
- Pro-actively create a welcoming environment for guests and employees alike
WORKING CONDITIONS:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is an equal opportunity employer to all. We strive to maintain a scent-free environment and a drug-free workplace. We also operate under a mutual “employment at will” policy.
Equal Opportunity
LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer. LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, ancestry, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, denial of Family and
Medical Care leave, height and weight, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Our policy and the law prohibit co-workers, third parties, supervisors, and managers from engaging in such conduct.
LightHouse personnel are employed on an at-will basis. Employment at-will means that the employment relationship may be terminated, with or without cause and with or without advance notice at any time by the employee or the Agency.
We strive to maintain a scent-free environment and a drug-free workplace. Employees are expected to behave in accordance with these objectives.
All employees at LightHouse are hired for an indefinite and unspecified duration and consequently, no employee is guaranteed employment for a specified length of time. Employment is at the mutual consent of the employee and LightHouse. Accordingly, either the employee or LightHouse can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause (“employment at will”).
TO APPLY:
Please submit an application, cover letter and résumé as Word attachments (no. PDFs please), to hr@lighthouse-sf.org, including the job title in the subject line. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online profiles. Due to time constraints, we will only respond to complete submissions in which there is serious interest, thanks for your understanding. We strongly encourage applicants from the blind community to apply!
