Full-Time Kitchen Cook - High-Volume Meal Production

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family Service LA is seeking a Cook for a full-time role in Los Angeles, CA. The position involves high-volume, scratch food production in a kosher-oriented kitchen, following HACCP guidelines and recipes.

Responsibilities include preparing subscription meals, labeling, inventory, sanitation, and assisting with packing and distribution. A culinary degree is a plus, with emphasis on safety, reading recipes, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in high-volume, scratch food production.
• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent is a plus.
• Knowledge of kosher dietary laws a plus.
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.
• Ability to follow recipes in HACCP format and scale recipes to meet daily quantities.
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, push, and pull, raise arms, twist and grip items.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to use both hands and perform repetitious duties.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to use standard kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Work with Lead Cook and Kitchen Manager to prepare Subscription Meal program menu.
• Follow HACCP format recipes for all menu items.
• Observe kosher dietary laws and HACCP requirements.
• Maintain records of meals and temperatures as required by HACCP.
• Label and date all prepared food items and discard as required.
• Record and maintain daily food temperature logs.
• Prepare food according to menu, recipes, and events.
• Produce accurate portions according to production orders.
• Ensure food temperatures meet safety standards before serving.
• Assist with packing meals on the packing line.
• Assist with distribution of meals to drivers and sites.
• Follow FIFO rotation for all ingredients.
• Inventory foods needed for production in advance.
• Participate in general sanitation of the kitchen.
• Report needs or issues to Kitchen Manager.
• Assist Lead Cook when needed.
• May drive delivery truck as required.
• Prioritize and multitask to meet daily needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High-volume production

Recipe following

English literacy

Physical stamina

Food safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent

Job description

Jewish Family Service LA is seeking a Cook for a full-time role in Los Angeles, CA. The position involves high-volume, scratch food production in a kosher-oriented kitchen, following HACCP guidelines and recipes.

Responsibilities include preparing subscription meals, labeling, inventory, sanitation, and assisting with packing and distribution. A culinary degree is a plus, with emphasis on safety, reading recipes, and English proficiency.