Community Kitchen Prep Cook | Flexible Shifts

Lutheran-Social-Services-of-Southern-Californi; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California is seeking a Prep Cook to support daily kitchen operations and meal preparation for tenants. You will handle basic cooking tasks, sanitation, and ingredient prep under the Kitchen Associate's direction, ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and timely.

The role requires adherence to food safety standards, ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, and flexibility to cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous kitchen or food-prep experience preferred but entry-level applicants encouraged.
• Must obtain San Bernardino County Food Handler Card within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, chop, slice, dice, and portion fruits, vegetables, meats, and other ingredients per recipes.
• Set up prep stations with required tools, equipment, and ingredients.
• Follow food safety, sanitation and hygiene standards.
• Monitor temperatures and storage per guidelines.
• Assist with end-of-shift cleanup and waste disposal.
• Collaborate with Kitchen Associate, cooks and staff to support service.

Skills

Food prep basics

Kitchen safety

Teamwork

English fluency

Spanish a plus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California is seeking a Prep Cook to support daily kitchen operations and meal preparation for tenants. You will handle basic cooking tasks, sanitation, and ingredient prep under the Kitchen Associate's direction, ensuring meals are safe, nutritious, and timely.

The role requires adherence to food safety standards, ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, and flexibility to cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts including weekends and holidays.