WHO WE ARE: We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 500 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Founded locally in 1911, the Northern California & Northern Nevada affiliate of Volunteers of America (VOA-NCNN) is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, operating more than 40 programs including housing, employment services, substance abuse, and recovery services to families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth. In fact, VOA-NCNN provides shelter or housing to over 4,000 men, women, and children every night.
OUR MISSION: To change individual lives, instill hope, increase self-worth and facilitate independence through quality housing, employment, and related supportive services. Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada inspires self-sufficiency, dignity, and hope by providing critical health and human services to thousands of vulnerable individuals and families across Northern California & Northern Nevada.
PROGRAM AND LOCATION: VOA-NCNN, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for full-time Line Cooks for the Family Shelter at our Parker House program. Parker House is an 85-bed facility providing short-term emergency housing (up to 30 days) and intensive supportive services for homeless families with dependent children. Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours a week) are eligible for a benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, sick pay, health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance coverage.
The Line Cook is responsible for assuring quality service to all program participants in a compassionate and professional manner as it relates to the specific program objectives. Objectives include preparing meals and serving meals, operation of a food program, setup and clean-up of the dining facility and creating an environment where clients feel welcome. The Line Cook will demonstrate supportive interaction with program participants and team members and perform all work duties as required. Work is performed in a cost-effective and service-oriented manner as it relates to established organizational standards.
OBJECTIVES/ACTIVITIES:
A. Responsible for performing daily work requirements to achieve established objectives of the program.
B. Responsible for all areas of daily program maintenance in compliance with company policies.
C. Assisting in training and development of new staff.
D. Responsible for self-development
EQUIVALENT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Two or more years of related experience is required. This position requires demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices. It requires general knowledge of issues and challenges unique to homelessness, substance abuse, young adults, minorities, and people with disabilities. Specific knowledge and experience of the following is required:
Must be able to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays. Must have current Serv Safe certification or obtain within 30 days of beginning position. Valid California driver's license and ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines are required. Must pass all required background clearances in accordance with agency, County, State, and federal standards. CPR/First Aid certification is required within 90 days of employment. Completion and maintenance of all required training and health clearances.
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to assist and motivate other people
Organizational skills
Analytical and decision-making ability
Statistical and mathematical skills
Computer skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop throughout the workday
Ability to lift and move over 50 pounds
Ability to travel between campus and community locations as needed
Able to climb stairs as required
USD $23.20 - USD $23.20 /Hr.
Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization providing local human service programs, as well as opportunities for individual and community involvement.
Established locally in 1911, Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada's ongoing mission to reach and uplift all people has expanded to include families with children, seniors, the homeless, former foster youth, and people with substance abuse issues. Our goal? To end homelessness, support the most vulnerable populations and transform the community into a better place.
Our professional staff currently operates more than 40 locally managed and delivered programs. Services provided include food and shelter, counseling, independent living and parenting skills, substance-abuse treatment and rehabilitation, and job training. Learn more about us.
