Prep Cook - AM & PM shift available

Hope The Mission
US - California - North Hills
November 15, 2024

Join Hope The Mission:
Where Compassion Meets Action!
Are you passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to a meaningful cause?

At Hope The Mission, Our mission is to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty, hunger, and homelessness. We do this by offering immediate assistance and long-term solutions to community members.

Hope the Mission is currently seeking multiple Prep Cooks to join our Food Services Team and be a part of this impactful journey. At Hope The Mission, you'll have the chance to be at the forefront of our mission, working alongside a talented group of professionals who are united by a shared vision of a better world.

See below info regarding details about this positions requirements as well as an overview of our full time employee benefits:

Amazing Benefits provided for all eligible staff!

Employer paid employee health benefits:
(including teledoc).:
Available to Part-Time Eligible and Full Time Employees!
Dental, Vision & Life Insurance:
Available to Part-Time Eligible and Full Time Employees!
Five additional voluntary insurance packages:
Available to Part Time Eligible and Full Time Employees.
Generous Paid Time Off:
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid time off for Full time Employees to include:
vacation, floating holidays, company paid holidays, and sick leave!
Professional Development:
We are committed to your growth with opportunities for training, workshops, and career development!
Employee Assistance Programs!

Shift Times Available:

AM Shift - 7:
00am - 3:
30pm
PM Shift - 12:
30pm - 9:
00pm

Location:

Hope the Mission Headquarters - North Hills, CA

Job Summary:

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients, chopping vegetables, and assisting in meal preparation. They ensure a clean and organized workstation and kitchen, manage inventory, and may handle basic cooking tasks. Attention to detail and adherence to hygiene and safety standards are crucial in this role. Most of the work will be high volume production. This position is a part of our kitchen staff working with Line Cooks, Lead Cooks and reports to the Chef de Cuisine.

Skills and Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:
2+ years of recent culinary experience; high volume production preferred
Commitment to serving the needs of homeless families and individuals
Food handler certification
High school diploma or GED preferred
Drug and TB testing required. Background check required

Duties include but are not limited to:

Ingredient Preparation:
Wash, peel, and chop vegetables, fruits, and other food items. Measure and portion ingredients according to recipes
Knife Skills:
Possess proficient knife skills to ensure accurate and efficient food preparation
Organization:
Maintain a well-organized and clean workspace, including proper storage of ingredients and labeling
Assisting Chefs:
Support chefs and kitchen staff in various cooking tasks, ensuring timely and smooth meal preparation
Inventory Management:
Monitor and manage inventory levels, alerting the chef-in-charge when supplies are running low
Food Safety:
Adhere to strict hygiene and safety standards, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices
Equipment Handling:
Operate kitchen equipment such as slicers, food processors and blenders safely and efficiently
Recipe Adherence:
Follow recipes and guidelines to maintain consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation
Communication:
Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure seamless workflow and timely completion of tasks
Clean-Up Duties:
Assist in post-meal service clean-up, including dishwashing when necessary
Flexibility:
Adapt to changes in menu or kitchen priorities and assist in various kitchen duties as needed
Team Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to achieve overall kitchen goals and maintain a positive working environment
Time Management:
Efficiently manage time to meet food preparation deadlines and maintain a smooth kitchen operation
Quality Control:
Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes, reporting any issues to the chef-in-charge
Create sauces, marinades and mixes in accordance with company recipes, techniques and standards
Decorating assistance:
preparing icing, glazes, toppings and decorate on cakes, muffins and baked goods
Able to operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment including scales, ovens & stove tops
Maintain kitchen equipment, tools and utensils ensuring they are clean and in good working condition
Ability to read and follow recipes
Be a team player and have a great positive attitude
Able to effectively collaborate with team members, supervisors and other staff.
Have excellent organizational skills and time management skills; be able to function under time constraints and deadlines with attention to detail
Must be able to multitask and prioritize daily tasks list
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation
Organize and clean all kitchen areas including dry storage, refrigeration and freezer storage
Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons
To ensure a functional and hygienic environment, inspect and clean all equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas
Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
Must be able to carry, lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs
Must be able to regularly bend and stoop
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must follow strict requirements about food safety.
Other duties as assigned.

If you are ready to bring your amazing skills, passion, and dedication to our cause, Hope the Mission would love to hear from you! Apply now!

• EEO:
HOTV (Hope of the Valley) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HOTV complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, placement, promotion, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• HOTV will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job of er is made to you. After making a conditional of er and running a background check, if HOTV is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide

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Prep Cook - AM & PM shift available

Prep Cook - AM & PM shift available

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