Cook

Volunteers of America Los Angeles•Pomona, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org .

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Proof at the time of hire TB clearance within 6 months prior
Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Frequently kneel and squat
Ability to move quickly
Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
First Aid/CPR certified.
Food handler car
Six Months experience as a food service worker, in catering or food preparation

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Training in foods, nutrition, dietetics, and/or food preparation
Familiarity with automated dietary information systems for tracking menu and inventory

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, for on-premises dining and delivery to remote sites.
Prepare raw food for cooking by washing, peeling, cutting and seasoning; monitor food during cooking process including testing, turning and/or stirring; regulate cooking temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters, etc. properly package meals for delivery as required.
Maintain food inventory and prepare food supply order; ensure proper food storage temperatures and rotate stored food properly
Perform regular kitchen and storage area clean up: sweep/mop floors, wash/scrub sinks, ovens, stove and grill.
Maintain highest levels of sanitation as required by local and government regulations.
Maintain safe environment at all times in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations
Other duties as assigned
Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment
Other duties as required and may be related to change