LOCATION: American Recovery Center – Pomona, CA

SHIFT: Thursday – Monday @ 9:30am – 6:30 pm

DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Food Service Manager, prepares soups, pastries and various food entrees for facility clients, employees, and visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS: Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position. Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.

Must have a High school diploma or equivalency. 1-2 years’ experience in quantity food production. Ability to read and understand the English language. Must be able to read and follow directions and recipes.

Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business. Able to stand, stoop, bend squat and reach for purpose of performing job duties such as handling materials stocked on shelves, filing, and lifting. Routinely lift and move items weighing up to twenty-five pounds; is expected to ask for assistance and use a dolly or cart for any heavy items.

Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Must be able to use hands on a consistent basis to stir, mix, whip, chop, grate, pour, cut, serve, lift and carry pots and pans to and from the serving line and food preparation area. Ability to withstand heat while working around stoves and/or ovens. Able to stand and walk most of the working day and to physically perform other job duties. Duties may require occasional use of stool or small ladder. Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment.

Recovering individuals must have a minimum two years clean, sober and abstinent to be considered for employment.

Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a non-for-profit, community-based health care organization, whose mission is to transform lives by providing substance abuse, mental health, drug-free transitional living, family preservation, prevention and Family Health Center and other related health services to the residents of Southern California. If you are interested in being a part of this dynamic organization, please apply.

BENEFITS: BHS offers a full complement of benefits for eligible employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Long & Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.

APPLICATIONS: Applicants may email resume to jobs@bhs-inc.org or fax to (310) 679-4621, or apply in person at 15519 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena, CA 90249. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

BHS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

BHS will consider applicants with criminal history as required.