Cook for Impact: Flexible Hours in Interim Housing

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Cook to join the Interim Housing team. The role provides three meals daily to guests in a welcoming, homelike setting, with collaboration from kitchen and case management staff.

qualifications include a current Food Handling Certificate (or ability to obtain) and at least one year of paid culinary experience. Driving is required; schedule includes mornings, weekends, and varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handling Certificate or ability to obtain Food Handling Certificate.
• All levels of education and experience are welcome.
• One year of paid culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with a home-like environment for the duration of their stay in PATH Interim Housing.
• Promote and follow interim housing established values, guidelines, and rules.
• Ensure meals are served at established times and support other kitchen staff as required.
• Cook large quantities of food with staggered cooking, heating, baking, etc.
• Prepare food and beverages according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and menus.
• Organize duties so foods are prepared for service at appropriate times and within acceptable temperature ranges.
• Follow therapeutic menu sheets and meal forms.
• Set up and serve on tray line.
• Set up a portable steam table and serve in the dining room.
• Operate all electric, gas, and steam equipment properly.
• Maintain equipment in proper sanitary and operating condition.
• Adhere to work/time schedules.
• Receive, verify, and store stock.
• Follow proper cleaning procedures as per schedules.
• Maintain sanitary conditions during all food preparation and delivery by infection control procedures and thorough cleaning.
• Oversee meal preparation in the absence of the chef and Lead Cook.
• Request, store, label, rotate, and dispose of all food and supply items.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Creativity & initiative

Critical thinking

Ethics & boundaries

Job description

PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Cook to join the Interim Housing team. The role provides three meals daily to guests in a welcoming, homelike setting, with collaboration from kitchen and case management staff.

qualifications include a current Food Handling Certificate (or ability to obtain) and at least one year of paid culinary experience. Driving is required; schedule includes mornings, weekends, and varied shifts.