Prep Cook/Dishwasher (Temp)

Los Angeles LGBT Center•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles LGBT Center Culinary Arts Program uses food to unite its intergenerational campus and help members start careers in the hospitality industry. This program is a certified social enterprise that trains 100 students annually, produces over 450 daily meals for program members, operates the Liberation Coffee House café, and provides event catering services. The Prep Cook/Dishwasher works closely with the Executive Sous Chef to ensure kitchen cleanliness and timely food production, supporting meal production and event catering while serving as a professional role model to students. Effective communication skills are essential for the successful daily operation of the kitchen.

Requirements

Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people.
A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people.
Must have Food Handler’s Permit or be able to pass the exam within 30 days after the date of hire.
Minimum 6 months of foodservice experience.
Must be sensitive to the issues of young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills and an ability to work with a sense of urgency.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.
Must be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state and local laws.

Nice To Haves

Formal culinary training and/or nutritional training.
Background working in a high-volume, fast-paced institutional facility, restaurant or hotel.

Responsibilities

Work with the culinary team to execute food production, including setting up and breaking down workstations, following recipes, preparing ingredients, and executing proper cooking techniques.
Ensure the on-time production and service of meals, catering events, and coffee shop/café food.
Work with management to complete food inventories and ordering.
Work with management to support students and follow the culinary curriculum.
Maintain a learning environment that encourages students to ask questions and show respect for the teacher and fellow classmates.
Maintain the kitchen in compliance with State health and safety standards, including the use of proper cooking logs and kitchen maintenance cleaning supplies.
Ensure all health and safety codes are under compliance and implement procedures to safeguard proper compliance (this includes cleaning logs, temperature logs, and corrective action documentation).
Perform stewarding and dishwashing tasks to maintain kitchen cleanliness, including general surfaces, drain maintenance, cooking equipment, storage/cooler areas, and dishwashing equipment.
Participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, and other meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned.