WHO WE ARE
Larkin Street Youth Services (LSYS) was founded in 1984 as a neighborhood effort to divert homeless and runaway youth from prostitution, drug dealing and theft in the Tenderloin/Polk Gulch area of San Francisco.
Through twenty-one programs operating out of eight distinct San Francisco locations, LSYS offers a comprehensive continuum of services designed to respond to youth's immediate, emergency needs, while encouraging them to participate in programs that provide the skills and resources necessary to move beyond street life for good.
Larkin Street Youth Services is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Larkin Street Youth Services seeks qualified candidates with interest Non-Profit Sector or Social Work. We committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary role of the Cook is to provide daily meals to facility youth and support the facility in daily functions. The Cook will also interact with the youth and provide assistance in the allocation of services throughout the program.
CHARACTERISTICS
Candidates applying for this position will possess:
Extreme passion for our agencys mission in maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude
Exceptional organizational skills with reliability and consistency in work performance
Flexibility with a team player mentality
A proactive approach to problem-solving using a professional demeanor
Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to multi-task with the capability to learn quickly and integrate efficiently
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE
Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor and appearance at all times.
Perform tasks and responsibilities in a complete and timely manner, complying with agency policies and standards and conforming to scheduling requirements of this job description and program.
Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks.
Maintain an awareness of the agencys mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies.
Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times keeping with the responsibilities carried personally and by the agency for the care and welfare of youth and families.
Actively strive to upgrade professional skills through engaging in appropriate professional training and experience.
Ability to work with a diverse staff and excel in a multi-cultural environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to follow established standardized recipes and knowledge of general kitchen conduct
Some knowledge of therapeutic meals desirable
Ability to follow directions and with good planning skills
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma Social Services degree highly desired.
Bi-lingual in English-Spanish preferred
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