Cook

voalacs; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a cook to prepare meals for the homeless shelter and deliveries to remote sites, on-site every day and in accordance with safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires at least six months of food service experience; First Aid/CPR certification; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; fingerprint and background checks; and the ability to work in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Fingerprint clearance and background check required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move quickly in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to work on-site every day of active employment.

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 cooking temperatures and regulate ovens, broilers, grills and roasters.
• Package meals for delivery as required.
• Maintain food inventory and ensure proper storage temperatures.
• Perform regular kitchen and storage cleanup and maintain sanitation standards.
• Maintain safe environment in accordance with safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

First Aid/CPR certified

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 ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.

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 employmentPrepare, 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
• 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
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

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.