Cook

Joya Food Enterprises Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Joya Food Enterprises Inc is seeking a reliable food preparation associate in Los Angeles. You will maintain clean work areas, properly cover and store food, and assist with promotional events while following safety guidelines.

Role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, standing for long periods, and adherence to uniforms and PPE. This position is on-site at our Los Angeles facility with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Must follow state and federal food-handling guidelines.
• Uniforms and PPE as required (shirt, tie, hairnet, non-slip shoes).
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned work area clean at all times (sweeping, mopping).
• Ensure all food items are covered and stored at required temperatures.
• Prepare food as needed and follow directions to promote teamwork.
• Assist with company marketing events and programs as needed.
• Move boxes/ products up to 60 lbs and place on dollies or tables.

Skills

Food handling

Safety policies

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

-Job Duties:Maintain assigned work area clean at all times (sweep, mop, clear of dirt, etc.)Ensure all food items are properly covered and stored at required temperatures (cold-cold; hot-hot)Prepare food as needed.Follow management directions and promote teamwork.Assist and participate with Company marketing promotional events and programs as neededAnd all other assigned job duties.Job Requirements:Must obey all State and Federal guidelines regarding food handling procedures and safety policies.Wear clean complete uniform at all times: black pants, white collar dress shirt and solid black tie OR (optional ) Vallarta shirt, black non-slip shoes, hair net/Vallarta hat, and clean apron.Wear safety glove when using knives.Wash hands frequently (at least every 20 minutes) with hot water and anti-microbial soap from elbows down for no less than 20 secondsEssential Job FunctionsLift boxes and product ranging between 5 lbs up to 60 lbsPlace boxes/product onto dolly, cart or preparation tablePush/pull between 10 lbs up to 350 lbs (items on cart/dolly)Bend/Stoop pick up and or place product below waist level (including shelves and racks)Grasp/Grip product to prepare for sales floor by either cutting or cleaning productAssisting with sweeping/pushing broom to pick up debris to keep work area cleanReaching above shoulder level (kitchen product placement on sales floor plus shelving/rack system in kitchen warehouse areas)Place debris/trash/recycle cardboard in respective areasPhysical Requirements:Lift boxes and product ranging between 20 lbs up to 60 lbsPlace boxes/product onto dolly or cartPush/pull between 30 lbs up to 200 lbs (items on cart/dolly