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Food Preparer

$18 per hour

PeopleReady

Food Preparer

PeopleReady of Costa Mesa, CA is now hiring Food Preparers in Santa Ana, CA! As a Food Preparer, you will perform many different duties that are part of preparing meals.

Apply today and you could start as soon as this week.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

  • Connections and experience with some of the top companies in your area

  • Great benefit package options

  • Get matched to jobs quickly.

  • Competitive pay and steady schedule

  • The ability to see your schedule and track your hours right from our easy-to-use app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $18 - $18 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Food Preparer:

  • Assist in food preparation and meal service for residents

  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards

  • Support dietary staff in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment

  • Assist with inventory management of food supplies

  • Help with menu planning and dietary needs assessments

  • Provide excellent customer service to residents during meal times

  • Collaborate with nursing staff to meet residents' dietary requirements

  • Participate in training and development opportunities as needed

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 2nd Shift (Evening), Weekends

Job requirements:

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady

  • Prior food prep or cooking experience preferred

  • Knowledge of basic math skills

  • Possess a valid food handler's card - PeopleReady will help provide this training

  • Food Service Certification required

  • Background check and drug test required

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.

Please contact our Costa Mesa, CA branch for more information

Branch #: 1537

Address: 2110 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa,CA, 92627

Email Address: View email address on click.appcast.io

*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term disability. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: .

PeopleReady considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

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