Cook - SMP (PCN 362)

Must have valid CA driver's license and proof of insuranceTravel to multiple work sites may be requiredMust be able to lift 40 pounds with or without assistanceMust pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employmentResponsibilities/Essential Functions:Work with Lead Cook and Kitchen Manager to prepare Subscription Meal program menu and support regular program menu items detailed in food production order following HACCP format recipesObserve all requirements of Jewish Dietary Laws and HACCP requirements of funding agencies. Keep records of number of meals and temperatures according to HACCPLabel and date all prepared food items, serving and discarding as required by food safety requirementsRecord and maintain all daily food temperature record logsPrepares food according to menu, recipes and special events/caterings as neededProduce accurate number of food portions according to daily production ordersEnsure all food temperatures are within required food safety ranges before food leaves kitchen, performing corrective action if required.

Job TitleJewish Family Service LA (JFSLA) is seeking a dedicated individual for a role in their high volume, scratch food production department.JFSLA is a comprehensive network of services that provides support to individuals and families of all ages and identities. Our team is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness.Qualifications:2 years of experience in high volume, scratch food production.Culinary Arts degree or equivalent is a plusKnowledge of kosher dietary laws a plusMust be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervisedAbility to follow recipes in a HACCP format and scale recipes to meet ordered daily quantities, converting volume and weight measurements as needed.Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, push, and pull, raise arms above head, twist and grip items with or without assistanceMust be able to stand for long period of timeMust be able to use both hands and capable of performing repetitious dutiesAbility to read, write and speak EnglishMust be able to correctly and safely use standards kitchen equipment. Chef's knives; Convection ovens; Meat slicing machines, steamers, mandolins, grills, and broilers etc.Food Handler Certification from Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.Must have valid CA driver's license and proof of insuranceTravel to multiple work sites may be requiredMust be able to lift 40 pounds with or without assistanceMust pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employmentResponsibilities/Essential Functions:Work with Lead Cook and Kitchen Manager to prepare Subscription Meal program menu and support regular program menu items detailed in food production order following HACCP format recipesObserve all requirements of Jewish Dietary Laws and HACCP requirements of funding agencies.Responsible for all food production cooking, dicing, slicing, baking and record keeping.Keep records of number of meals and temperatures according to HACCPLabel and date all prepared food items, serving and discarding as required by food safety requirementsRecord and maintain all daily food temperature record logsPrepares food according to menu, recipes and special events/caterings as neededProduce accurate number of food portions according to daily production ordersEnsure all food temperatures are within required food safety ranges before food leaves kitchen, performing corrective action if required.Assist with packing of individual meals on the packing lineAssist with packing and distribution of meals to Congregate and HDM driversFollow FIFO rotation system with all products utilized in food production.Inventory foods needed for menu production in advance of production dayParticipate in the general sanitation /cleaning of the HKKReports any needs or issues to Kitchen Manager.Assist with Lead Cook duties when s/he are absentMay be asked to deliver or drive delivery truck as neededAbility to efficiently and effectively prioritize and multitask to meet daily production needsOther duties as assignedJewish Family Service is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.This position reports to the Food Service Manager