Cook - La Entrada - Full Time

Amity Foundation•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of all meals, assuring that the meals are prepared on time, assuring that sanitation, nutrition, and safety are priorities at all times, and assuming responsibility for following all recipes in order to maintain quality and cost control.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (GED) or actively working toward HS Diploma or GED.
One year related culinary experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current state driver's license
ServeSafe Certification
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
Maintain social, ethical, and organizational values and norms; build trust and confidence with the staff and with the students; respect confidentiality.
Applies high-performance standards to all work-related activities.

Responsibilities

Works directly with the Food Service Manager in the daily planning, preparation, and presentation of three (3) balanced meals a day for the entire program.
Assists in the ordering and storing of food that meets all CDPH, and LA County Health Department food preparation standards.
Follows the monthly rotation menu.
Helps maintain a high standard of physical excellence in the foodservice dining room and kitchen.
Assists in the training and development of students learning the vocation of food service which includes cooking, food preparation, and presentation of the meal, dining room. esthetics, food storage procedures, and daily hygiene.
Attends Community Building day activities.
Follows the Community schedule and presents all meals on time.
Additional duties as assigned