Cook - Amistad
About The Position
The Cook is responsible for preparing all meals on time while prioritizing sanitation, nutrition, and safety. The role follows recipes to maintain quality and cost control and works with the Food Service Manager to plan, prepare, and present three balanced meals each day for the program. The Cook also supports food ordering and storage in accordance with CDPH and LA County Health Department food-preparation standards, follows the monthly rotation menu, and helps maintain the kitchen and dining room. In Amity Foundation’s Amistad project, the Cook helps train students in food-service skills and participates in Community Building day activities.
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 lbs.
- 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 directly with the Food Service Manager in daily planning, preparation, and presentation of three balanced meals for the entire program.
- Assist with ordering and storing food in accordance with CDPH and LA County Health Department food-preparation standards.
- Follow the monthly rotation menu and ensure meals are presented on time according to the Community schedule.
- Help maintain a high standard 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.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Follow recipes to maintain meal quality and cost control, while prioritizing sanitation, nutrition, and safety.
Benefits
- 100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- 401K, HSA, and life insurance programs.
- Community-oriented workplace.
- An organization committed to community action.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
