Youth Programs Kitchen Assistant Cook - Full-Time

Trinity Youth Services; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 67,502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement for Masters

Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty & Bereav

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Trinity Youth Services in Apple Valley, CA is hiring a Food Service Worker (Assistant Cook) for a full-time residential team. You will assist with menus, handle food prep, and ensure safety and health compliance while supporting residents and staff with meals.

The role requires school completion or degree, health certifications, and a valid CA driver’s license; experience with youth services is a plus. A $17/hour wage plus annual bonus is offered, with comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with relevant health/safety knowledge.
• California Health Standards for Food Handlers must be met.
• Three years or more of extensive food service experience required.
• English communication skills; bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
• Must be 21+, pass background checks and have a valid CA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in following posted menus using correct food, quantities, and recipes while maintaining safety and health standards.
• Wash all dishes, trays, utensils, glasses, pots, and pans as part of the team.
• Document meal counts accurately and reconcile with edit checks with Team Administrator support.
• Complete daily production menu, time allocation sheets, temperature logs, and related docs.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Supervisor on month-end inventory preparations.
• Attend departmental meetings and company seminars; manage product accountability.
• Maintain timely invoicing; keep copies of all invoices.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.

Skills

Food service experience

English communication

Driver's license

Health and safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Child Development

Job description

Trinity Youth Services in Apple Valley, CA is hiring a Food Service Worker (Assistant Cook) for a full-time residential team. You will assist with menus, handle food prep, and ensure safety and health compliance while supporting residents and staff with meals.

The role requires school completion or degree, health certifications, and a valid CA driver’s license; experience with youth services is a plus. A $17/hour wage plus annual bonus is offered, with comprehensive benefits and growth