Line Cook - Cloverfield Services Center

Role: Line Cook

Reports to: Senior Food Services Manager

Program: 1002-Daybreak Shelter

Department: Participant Resources

Location: Cloverfield Services Center - 1751 Cloverfield Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404

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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years working in a high volume commercial kitchen/catering operation.
• Current, valid California Driver’s 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 customer-service orientation at all times
• Must have California Food Handler’s 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 

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