Associate Cook- PT

Midnight Mission; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,617 - 25,499; Part time

Job summary

The Midnight Mission in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time kitchen associate to support meal preparation for guests and staff. Under the supervision of the Managing Chef, you will follow a planned menu, keep the kitchen clean, and help with pantry restocking and sanitation.

Applicants should have knowledge of cooking skills and cleaning techniques, a professional demeanor, and the ability to work with a diverse community, volunteers, and staff. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of cooking skills and cleaning techniques.
• Ability to project a professional demeanor and exercise mature judgement.
• Engagement and rapport building skills with guests, volunteers, and participants.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals of diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned duties with minimum supervision.
• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment that requires sensitivity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Managing Chef, prepare food in a safe, clean and sanitized kitchen.
• Sweep and mop floors, collect and dispose of trash, re-stock pantries as needed, wash walls, clean and sanitize as necessary.
• Follow a planned menu to prepare food for all guests and staff.

Skills

Cooking skills

Cleaning techniques

Professional demeanor

Guest interaction

Diversity awareness

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90013 Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $17.87 - $18.51 Hourly

The Midnight Mission kitchen serves 3,000 meals a year to people on Skid Row who are experiencing homelessness. TMM also provides catering services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direct supervision of the Managing Chef, prepare food in a safe, clean and sanitized kitchen.
• Sweep and mop floors, collect and dispose of trash, re-stock pantries as needed, wash walls, clean and sanitize as necessary.
• Follow a planned menu to prepare food for all guests and staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of cooking skills and cleaning techniques.
• Ability to project a professional demeanor and exercise mature judgement.
• Engagement and rapport building skills with guests, volunteers, and participants.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals of diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned duties with minimum supervision.
• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast‑paced environment that requires sensitivity and professionalism.
• Availability to work evening and weekends as requested by management, and based on the operational needs of the program.
• Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively as a team player.
• Ability to arrive at work reliably and on time.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and/or directions.

Required Qualifications

• Employment Eligibility Verification (Proof of legal right to work in the USA).
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
• Updated COVID test.
• Successful completion of background screening.
• Successful completion of drug testing.
• Obtain a California Food handlers card or ServSafe card within 30 days of hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties of this job include cutting, mixing, preparing, stocking, sweeping, mopping, wiping, picking up trash, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crawling, and carrying kitchen supplies weighing up to 50lbs. for a distance of 20 – 30 feet. While performing the essential functions of the job the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, smell, view persons in need, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity for the preparation of food, and making and receiving radio calls.

Work Environment

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using alcohol and drugs, and who may not be attentive to basic personal hygiene, health and safety practices. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and lack of personal hygiene. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations. The noise level in the work environment has a wide range depending upon the individuals using the restroom and the external environment. Sometimes work may become stressful when working under pressure.

EEO

The Midnight Mission (TMM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, TMM complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation.

Fair Chance Act

The Midnight Mission will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if The Midnight Mission is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.