What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook on call position at Guide Dogs for the Blind?
Description
Let yourculinary craftguide you here.
If you enjoy cooking and supporting a great cause at the same time, join us at Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB). As an On-Call Cook at our beautiful campus in San Rafael, CA you’ll prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for people who are blind and visually impaired as they visit our campus for training with their guide dogs or in our Orientation and Mobility program.
The Cooks also prepare a limited amount of meals for staff and help with catering.We’ll expect you to prepare meals that meet the nutritional needs of our clients and guests, but also taste great.
Responsibilities include maintaining an awareness of clients’ dietary restrictions, assisting in meal / menu planning, ordering food and non-food supplies, and ensuring that expectations are exceeded through your interaction with clients and guests.
The On-Call Cook will be offered approximately 2-4 shifts per month and will cover employee vacations / illness as well as catering needs for special events.
The hours are typically 6am-2 : 30pm OR 10am-6 : 30pm.
What sets us apart?
- Because your work supports a mission of helping others achieve independence, you feel a sense of pride in being a part of it all.
- You’ll have the resources and equipmentyou need to do your job well and a great team to keep you motivated and happy.
- You’ll love working on our self-contained campuswith its modern kitchen, excellent facilities, and well-maintained grounds.
- At GDB, you may take on opportunities within your role, move into a more senior-level role, or build your knowledge and experience in other ways.
- Afriendly management team sets the tone for excellence and ensures that you feel respected and supported in your role.
The qualifications you’ll need :
- Experience preparing and cooking food for groups of 10 or more
- Experience working in a professional or commercial kitchen
- Demonstrated knowledge of food service standards
- ServSafe certification or ability to obtain
- Able to communicate clearly in English
- Valid driver’s license and insurability at non-risk rates
Guide Dogs for the Blind
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently to live the life they want to live.
As the largest guide dog school in North America, we have graduated more than 16,000 guide dog teams from across the U.S.
and Canada since our founding in 1942. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion. Join our team of more than 300 employees and share your passion for our mission.
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At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we respect, value, and appreciate all differences. We welcome all qualified candidates irrespective of your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Individuals with disabilities, especially those who are blind or visually impaired, are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and need assistance and / or accommodation with applying for a job, please feel free to contact our Human Resources department.
Pay Range
$24.00-$30.00 / hour
Last updated : 2024-05-03
Salary : $24 - $30
