Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Anne Douglas Center at Los Angeles Mission, Inc. Job Description
Job Title: Cook
Department: Women's Resident Ministries

Reports To: Chief Program Officer
FLSA Status: Regular, Full Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Transparency: $20.00 - $25.00

SUMMARY:
The Cook position requires the ability to work in a strong Christian environment and demonstrate a Christian commitment, attitude, and standard of conduct in the performance of all job duties and responsibilities. Serves as a team player of the Women’s Program. Reports to the Chief Program Officer. Daily preparation of a healthy, well-balanced meal. Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Cook, or Line Cook, is responsible for preparing ingredients at an establishment that serves food, producing meals, and cleaning their workspace throughout the day to follow health and safety guidelines. Cooks follow recipes consistently, adjust based on special needs, communicate with employees, and prepare attractive presentations for each meal. Include, but not limited to the following.

• 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 Chief Program Officer.

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.