Cook

About the Organization Los Angeles Mission exists to provide help, hope and opportunity to men, women, and children in need. We offer services to those in need in love, by offering hope, mercy, and compassion. Our organization exhibits strong Christian discipleship, equipping, and training, and we help people overcome addictions through prayer, medical treatment, and deep, abiding, healthy relationships. We are at work in the community assisting people in overcoming homelessness with personal healing, educational assistance, housing, and employment. Los Angeles Mission is looking for candidates who want to join an organization making immediate and long‑lasting impacts in our community, and who are dedicated to touching the lives of those around us. Job Description Job Title: Cook Department: Women's Resident Ministries Reports To: Executive Director FLSA Status: Full Time, Non‑Exempt Pay Transparency: $20.00 - $23.00 SUMMARY: The Cook position requires the ability to work in a strong Christian environment and demonstrate Christ‑like behavior and attitude in all job duties and responsibilities. Serves as a team player of the Women’s Program. Reports to the Executive Director. Daily preparation of a healthy, well‑balanced meal. Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients Bake, grill, steam, and boil meat, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods Present, garnish and arrange final dishes for catered events Serve food Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes Handle and store ingredients and food Maintain food safety and sanitation standards Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils Execute opening and closing procedures Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment Check the quality and freshness of ingredients Monitor station inventory levels Accommodate residents’ special requests Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills, and fryers Flexible work hours required. Holidays, events, overtime, and the ability to adapt to various shifts assigned Other duties may be assigned by Executive Director Supervisory Responsibilities No Staff supervisory responsibilities. May serve as an overseer of student trainees or volunteers. Responsible for the training of work assignments for students and volunteers. Position Requirements Qualifications Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED and One to Two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be experience in volume food cookery in a large institutional kitchen or commercial food preparation establishment. Experience working with individuals in a residential, rehabilitation, or workforce development setting preferred Ability to train, mentor, and support individuals with varying skill levels in a structured environment Special Conditions of Employment Positions in this class must obtain a health card and require Safe Serve Food Preparation and Handling Certificate. Full‑Time Full-Time Exempt/Non‑Exempt Non‑Exempt Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr