JR 4812
Lead Case Manager
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Salary: $24.78 to $30.20 per hour
Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year
Full Time Mon thru Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm
Non-Exempt
Driving Required
Lower end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Interim Housing team as the Lead Cook at the YWCA location.

ABOUT PATH
Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing. 

ABOUT OUR TEAM
Every program in our growing range of services is designed to holistically address barriers to long-term housing stability, implementing evidenced-based practices to promote improved wellbeing beyond housing alone. We are committed to improving the quality of our services by creating a diverse work environment for the community at large. We seek the input from our clients, employees, and stakeholders to ensure equity in service delivery and accessibility for all the people we serve.

ABOUT THE JOB
As part of the Interim Housing team, the Lead Cook helps create a welcoming, homelike environment and develops nutritious meals for our guests. The work alongside a team of kitchen and interim housing program staff to ensure that all PATH Interim Housing guests receive three meals each day and snacks/refreshments throughout the day as needed

Position Responsibilities include: 

• Customer service: Provide all guests with a home-like environment during their stay in the PATH Interim Housing program. Promote and follow interim housing established values, guidelines, and rules.
• Volunteer Support: Assist all volunteers by providing all necessary food safety support to ensure that they have valuable experience.
• Food Preparation: Oversee the preparation of large quantities of food with staggered cooking, heating, baking, etc. Prepare food and beverages according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and menus.
• Meal Schedule Time Management: Ensure that guests' meals are served at established meal scheduled times and support other kitchen staff as required. Organize duties so that foods are prepared for service at appropriate times and within acceptable temperature ranges.
• Kitchen Management: Ensure the commercial kitchen runs smoothly, including coordinating staff schedules, stocking supplies, coordinating meal deliveries to offsite locations and delegating tasks.
• Inventory Management: Monitor food inventory levels. Request, store, label, rotate, and dispose of all food and supply items, perishable and non-perishable.
• Food Safety: Maintain health and safety codes in adherence with Department of Public Health standards which include proper food handling procedures, sanitation and cleanliness to the site and reporting any issues to management. 

WHAT YOU BRING
We’re looking for candidates with:

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree or diploma from a culinary program
• Five (5) years of experience in a professional kitchen 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of professional food service experience in a fast-paced environment
• Must have the ability to cook for 150 people or more
• Maintain an up-to-date California Food Handlers Certificate
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (i,e. Word, Excel, Outlook) 

GENERAL STAFF REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification through PATH.
• Ability to work Flexible hours which may include evenings or weekends.
• Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Perform all work in CA.
• Successful completion of background screening (which may include a Veterans Affairs Clearance or Sheriff Clearance for specific contracts) and drug test.
• Updated Tuberculosis Test.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the requirements of for this position, the incumbent:
• Must be able to qualify for Path Insurance coverage.
• Must hold a valid CA Driver’s License.
• Must possess their own vehicle and provide proof of ownership.
• Must provide proof of insurance coverage

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of qualifications, candidates must:

• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role, all candidates must: 

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage