Cook/Nutritionist

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Shelter Manager, or her/his designee, the Cook/Nutritionist prepares and serves healthy, appetizing, and culturally diverse meals for residents and their children, accommodating special dietary needs. This role involves managing inventory and maintaining a safe, hygienic, and welcoming dining environment.

In addition to providing healthy meals, the Cook/Nutritionist empowers women through training in basic living skills, including household budgeting, nutrition, meal planning, and preparation. The Cook/Nutritionist will: Essential Functions and Responsibilities : Purchase and maintain an adequate supply of food, staples, and household necessities within budgetary guidelines.

Oversee relationships with food vendors, including ordering, delivery & purchasing goods; Prepare a weekly menu for residents; Prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals in large quantities (often for up to 40 people) for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. Assist clients with meal planning, preparation, cooking, and clean-up; Provide nutrition education classes or cooking demonstrations to shelter residents and assist in teaching basic kitchen skills to clients Coordinate utilization of community and state food resources (i.

e., Food Bank); Maintain necessary service records to meet CACFP (Child Adult Care Food Program) requirements, such as inventory, purchase receipts & menus; Coordinate and track food donations; Maintain pantry and food storage areas in a sanitary and orderly manner, in accordance with all health guidelines/requirements; Prepare food to meet various dietary, cultural, and/or special occasion needs; and Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements : High School graduate or equivalent plus two (2) years' experience in the food service field with a basic understanding of nutrition. Possession of a valid California Food Handler Card / Food Safety Certification and/ or Serv. Safe Food Protection Certification. Demonstrate ability to work well with staff & clients, preferably in a communal and/or residential setting.

Strong experience working in a multicultural, multilingual setting. Working knowledge of community resources in the San Francisco Bay Area. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work as a team member with a strong commitment to collaborative work. Ability to fulfill physical requirements of job (lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, moving up to 25+ lbs, walking up and down stairs multiple times per day, etc) as needed to perform job responsibilities successfully.

May require completion of state-mandated 40-hour domestic violence or willingness to complete the next scheduled agency 40-hour domestic violence training. Valid CADL, good driving record, and insurance under the agency's policy. Clearance through DOJ Live scan fingerprinting may be required; La Casa de las Madres will consider applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance.

TB (Tuberculosis) clearance Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; on occasion, will require some evening weekends, and/or holiday hours. 40 hours / Full Time