Kitchen/Cook Associate New Start Trainee (87579)

Kitchen/Cook Associate New Start Trainee

Salary Range $27.98 - $27.98 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Part Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category General Labor

This role is only available to current participants at our BRC location, no other candidates will be accepted at this time.

Position Overview

The New Start program is a Training Compensation Program operated by HomeFirst. This program functions as a job readiness, hands-on work experience, and training program designed to help program trainee's move toward long-term employment. You will participate in 4 hours per day, 5 days per week of mixed classroom learning and work-based activities for six months.

This program is temporary and part-time. Your employment will end automatically when you graduate from the program. No long-term or permanent employment will be offered by HomeFirst as a result of this program.

This role reports to the Shift Supervisor for the New Start Program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish menus with guidance from the Food Services Supervisor
• Prepare meals according to menus and food availability
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary operation of kitchen, serving and storage areas
• Assure that food is prepared, served, and stored in a safe, sanitary manner and in accordance with agency policies and procedures
• Maintain and count food service inventory
• Rotate food in walk-in refrigerators and freezer to minimize waste and spoilage (FIFO)
• Follow all specifications and to properly set up hot and cold line stations
• Perform all other tasks, including cross-training as directed
• Notify Food Services Supervisor of any supply, equipment needs or maintenance issues
• Attend and participate in food service meetings
• Contribute to improving the kitchen and food services
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

This role does not have any benefits except for the California Paid Sick Leave (PSL). Sick Time applies as required by law, part time employees will accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Qualifications

Qualifications (You Have):

• Entry Level position
• Food serving certification
• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Some kitchen or dishwashing experience (preferred but not required)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and move for extended periods
• Comfortable working in wet, hot, and humid environments
• Able to bend, stoop, lift, and reach repeatedly throughout shift