Cook

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 26,201 - 27,579; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in Pomona, CA, seeks a Cook responsible for preparing and serving meals at a homeless shelter and other programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in food service, be knowledgeable in sanitation practices, and be able to manage food inventories. This role emphasizes safety and cleanliness, with the need for First Aid/CPR certification. Compensation ranges from $19.02 to $20.02 per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a food service worker, in catering or food preparation.
• Must pass fingerprint clearance and health screenings.
• Able to interact with children and work in busy environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for on-premises dining and delivery.
• Maintain food inventory and manage orders.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

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Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non‑profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low‑income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE

$19.02 - $20.02 Per Hour

BENEFITS

VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Each Cook shall prepare meals for the homeless shelter, and for delivery to other programs, as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, cook and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, for on‑premises dining and delivery to remote sites.
  • Prepare raw food for cooking by washing, peeling, cutting and seasoning;
  • Monitor food during cooking process including testing, turning and/or stirring;
  • Regulate cooking temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters, etc.
  • Properly package meals for delivery as required.
• Maintain food inventory and prepare food supply order; ensure proper food storage temperatures and rotate stored food properly
• Perform regular kitchen and storage area clean up: sweep/mop floors, wash/scrub sinks, ovens, stove and grill. Maintain highest levels of sanitation as required by local and government regulations.
• Maintain safe environment at all times in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Services for this position must be provided on‑site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on‑site each day of active employment. Prepare, cook and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, for on‑premises dining and delivery to remote sites.
• Maintain food inventory and prepare food supply order; ensure proper food storage temperatures and rotate stored food properly
• Perform regular kitchen and storage area clean up; maintain high sanitary standards required by regulation.
• Maintain safe environment at all times in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change

MANDATED REPORTER

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Proof at the time of hire
  • TB clearance within 6 months’ prior
  • Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
  • Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
• Health screening at the time of employment
• Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently kneel and squat
  • Ability to move quickly

EDUCATION

At or within 30 days of hire:
First Aid/CPR certified.

EXPERIENCE

• Six months experience as a food service worker, in catering or food preparation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Training in foods, nutrition, dietetics, and/or food preparation
• Familiarity with automated dietary information systems for tracking menu and inventory

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.