Line Cook, Village (Los Angeles)

Role : Line Cook, The Village

Reports to : Food Services Manager

Program : 1005- Village

Department : Food Services

Location : The Village - 527 Crocker Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Setting : 100% Onsite

Schedule : Thursday - Monday, 6 : 00am - 2 : 30pm

Status : Full-time / Non-Exempt / Non-Management

Benefits : Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Openings : 1

SUMMARY :

The Line Cook is responsible for executing all preparation and cooking of the menu each day, serving that food at meal times as well as responsible for delivery and serving of meals to other sites. In addition to cooking, the Line Cook contributes to the responsibilities of maintaining the cleaning and inventory of the kitchen with all other staff. Line Cooks must be available to work on weekends (including Saturday and Sunday) and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepares and serves all menu items using established departmental policies and procedures
• Assures presentation of all menu items adhere to established standards
• Assures menu items are prepared in sufficient quantities to satisfy volumes
• Efficiently handle produce and other perishables to minimize spoilage and waste
• Prepares and presents all food in accordance within city, county, state and federal regulatory guidelines for a Food Service facility
• Serves food during the service window in a friendly and efficient manner
• Serves food in proper pre-determined portion sizes
• Serves food that is the correct serving temperature and quality
• Sets up, maintains and breaks down serving table / line if available
• Receives and stores deliveries
• Cleans kitchen and / or cafeteria including serving area continually
• Maintains cleanliness of food storage and refrigeration areas
• Maintains appearance of all equipment and serving counters
• Disposed of expired or near expiry products
• Deliver meals and / or pick up equipment
• Load and unload meal containers and other freight as assigned
• Properly secure loads for safe transport and to prevent damage
• Regularly checks Agency related email, text and voicemail to stay up to date and in communication with other departments

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Work Environment :

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF

Equal Opportunity Employer

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.

About the People Concern

The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.

With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

Benefits & Perks

Required

Preferred

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