FOOD SERVICE WORKER (ASSISTANT COOK)

cbfbdc9a-a7f6-4833-9211-9b7695508c8f•Yucaipa, CA

15h•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Youth Services is hiring a full-time Food Service Worker (Assistant Cook) for its residential team in Yucaipa, California. The role primarily involves cooking for residents and staff, preparing meals according to posted menus and recipes, and following food safety and health requirements. The employee also handles dishwashing, meal and production documentation, inventory-related tasks, invoice records, and may drive a vehicle when necessary. The position works in a residential youth-services setting and requires an interest in working directly with youth.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus at least one of the following: a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Child Development; at least one year of prior employment or volunteer experience at a group home, STRTP, or substance abuse treatment program; lived experience in the child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, or developmental disabilities system as a consumer or caregiver; or at least 100 hours of relevant youth experience as a mentor, athletic coach, teacher, vocational coach, tutor, or counselor.
Meet State of California health standards for food handlers.
Maintain a current county food handler’s certificate and successfully complete an HACCP course.
At least three years of extensive food service experience or training.
Interest in working directly with youth in accordance with general requirements established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
Communicate clearly and concisely in English, orally and in writing.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Be able to pass a physical examination, drug clearance, criminal background check, and Child Abuse Index check.
Possess a valid California driver’s license, have a clean DMV history, be able to operate a motor vehicle safely, and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals for residents and staff according to posted menus, correct ingredients, quantities, and recipes.
Maintain food safety and handling standards and comply with local, county, and state health requirements.
Wash dishes, trays, utensils, glasses, pots, and pans.
Document meal counts accurately, reconcile them with the edit check, and collaborate with the Team Administrator to ensure residents and staff receive meals.
Complete daily production menus, time allocation sheets, temperature logs, and other assigned documentation.
Consult with the Kitchen Supervisor regarding end-of-month inventory preparations.
Participate in departmental meetings and company-sponsored seminars.
Account for products and maintain copies of invoices to meet menu invoice requirements.
Drive a vehicle when necessary.