Culinary Technician

SERO MENTAL HEALTH • Los Angeles, CA

11d • $0 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Culinary Tech works under the direction of Kitchen Management to prepare, cook, serve and present a wide variety of dishes for our residential clients. Assists in the maintenance of preparation areas, set up areas, facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Exhibit excellent customer service.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Team oriented with an ability to collaborate with all kitchen and management staff.
• Demonstrate a positive “can-do” attitude.
• ServSafe Certified and maintained in good standing.
• Proficient computer skills and ability use various software programs.
• Have a valid driver’s license in good standing and auto insurance.
• Successfully complete drug screen and comprehensive background check.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as needed. Flexibility and adaptability in schedule are essential.

Nice To Haves

• Sound understanding of mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves assigned menu items utilizing a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen including performing general and deep cleaning duties to ensure work areas and all equipment are clean and sanitary; washes, air dries, and puts away equipment, utensils, and appliances; sweeps and mops the kitchen and pantry; ensures compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations.
• Help Kitchen Management to plan, create and maintain menus and recipes.
• Assists in production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation.
• Assures proper receiving and storage of food items. Properly add labels to all products received.
• Meets daily with the Kitchen Management to determine daily meals prep and set-up, and review kitchen needs.
• Assist with cleaning of all equipment. Reports to management of any maintenance concerns to ensure equipment is properly reviewed and serviced.
• Ensure all temperature logs are completed daily.
• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by Kitchen Management.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout the shift.
• Cleans and maintains station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation and organizational skills.
• Has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the kitchen.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.
• Performs work in a safe manner at all times. Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to self or others.
• Organizes the personal workspace to minimize the likelihood of an accident or other unsafe situation.
• Fully understand and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies.
• Meet timeliness expectations of completing work as scheduled, demonstrating self-paced performance and adjusting priorities as needed.
• Meet quality expectations of accuracy, completeness, and responsiveness to feedback.
• Model appropriate interpersonal relationships, emotional regulation, and boundaries.
• Reports any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.
• Attend and participate in assigned and required training.
• Ability to demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural, lifestyle, age, gender, and sexual orientation diversities of clients and staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multi-level medical, dental, and vision health benefits with substantial employer premium contributions.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Plans
• Voluntary benefits including Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability Coverage, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Plans, Critical Illness Coverage, and Legal Assistance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• 401(K) Retirement Plans with company match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed per paycheck.
• Immediate 100% vesting for company match on 401K plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED