Line Cook Kensington Campus
Line Cook Kensington Campus
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Role:Line Cook Kensington Campus
Reports to: Assistant Director of Food Services
Program: 3001 Lancaster Interim Housing
Department:Food Services
Location: Kensington Campusnd St West Lancaster CA 93536
Setting:100 Onsite
Schedule:Friday Tuesday 6:00am 2:30pm
Status:Fulltime/NonExempt/NonManagement
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 predetermined 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:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum three years working in a high volume commercial kitchen/catering operation.
- Current valid California Drivers license with an acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle
- Able to transport food in your vehicle
- Able to drive for pick ups and deliveries
- Able to read speak and understand directions in English
- Able to take direction and assist with meal planning and/or preparation for 500 meals daily according to schedule
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays as necessary
- Able to maintain a pleasant attitude and a customerservice orientation at all times
- Must have California Food Handlers Certificate
- May need to stand reach lift bend kneel stoop climb push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less on an intermittent basis.
- Must be able to work between the hours of 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and be able to work on Saturday Sunday and all holidays as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Serve Safe Certified
- Culinary school or career development cooking school is a bonus but not required.
Work Environment:
- Mostly commercial kitchen environment
- May necessitate working in busy and loud environments.
- May be exposed to elements like cold heat dust noise and odor.
- May need to bend stood and stand throughout the day
- Will be required to stand for long periods of time
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
- Act as a role model
- Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
- Continuously learn and improve
- Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
- Hear and provide honest specific and direct feedback
- Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
- Collaborate
Equal Opportunity Employer
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to nondiscrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon jobrelated 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 Countys 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 fiftyeight years of work in the community The People Concern is a leading provider of and advocate for evidencebased solutions to the multifaceted 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 Concerns model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multifaceted obstacles in their lives become their best selves and ultimately connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Planning 403b) & Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- TELUS Health
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary Short and LongTerm Disability
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Discounts on Hotels Theme Parks Concerts Movies Restaurants & More
- The People Concern University & Certificates
- Corporate Discounts
Other details
- Pay TypeHourly
- Employment Indicator100 in person by JD
- Min Hiring Rate$20.00
- Max Hiring Rate$22.00
- Travel RequiredYes
- Required EducationHigh School
- Job Start DateMonday May 12 2025
Employment Type
Hourly
