Cook - La Entrada

Amity Foundation•Los Angeles, CA

11d

About The Position

Amity Foundation is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Cook to provide meals for its prison program students. The Cook prepares all meals on time, prioritizing sanitation, nutrition, and safety while following recipes to maintain quality and cost control. The position works directly with the Food Service Manager and also supports students learning food-service skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or actively working toward a high school diploma or GED.
One year of related culinary experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current state driver's license.
ServeSafe Certification.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Maintain social, ethical, and organizational values and norms; build trust and confidence with staff and students; and respect confidentiality.
Apply high-performance standards to all work-related activities.

Responsibilities

Work with the Food Service Manager on the daily planning, preparation, and presentation of three balanced meals per day for the program.
Assist with ordering and storing food in compliance with CDPH and LA County Health Department food-preparation standards.
Follow the monthly rotation menu.
Help maintain high standards of physical excellence in the food-service dining room and kitchen.
Assist in training and developing students in cooking, food preparation, meal presentation, dining-room aesthetics, food-storage procedures, and daily hygiene.
Attend Community Building day activities.
Follow the Community schedule and present all meals on time.
Perform additional duties as assigned.