Cook - SMP (PCN 362)

We all face challenges and transitions in our lives, and when we do, we must be able to count on the strength of community for support. For the people of Los Angeles, Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA) is that trusted source of support. We are a comprehensive network of services that welcomes individuals and families of all ages and identities to our full spectrum of care. Our highly trained staff and volunteers work closely with individuals and their loved ones to problem-solve and guide them on their paths to safety, security, wellness, and fulfillment. 

JFSLA staff share in our mission and work towards our goals with the highest level of responsibility, professionalism, and integrity. JFS demonstrates our commitment to our staff by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a nurturing environment.

 JFSLA is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for our team, we seek the unique contributions that individuals can bring from all backgrounds. We strive for a diverse team in order to better serve our clients and ensure our excellence as an organization in identifying, designing and delivering solutions.

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Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in high volume, scratch food production.
• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent is a plus
• Knowledge of kosher dietary laws a plus
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised
• Ability 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 assistance
• Must be able to stand for long period of time
• Must be able to use both hands and capable of performing repetitious duties
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Must 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 insurance
• Travel to multiple work sites may be required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds with or without assistance
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment

Responsibilities/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 recipes
• Observe 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 HACCP
• Label and date all prepared food items, serving and discarding as required by food safety requirements
• Record and maintain all daily food temperature record logs
• Prepares food according to menu, recipes and special events/caterings as needed
• Produce accurate number of food portions according to daily production orders
• Ensure 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 line
• Assist with packing and distribution of meals to Congregate and HDM drivers
• Follow FIFO rotation system with all products utilized in food production.
• Inventory foods needed for menu production in advance of production day
• Participate in the general sanitation /cleaning of the HKK
• Reports any needs or issues to Kitchen Manager.
• Assist with Lead Cook duties when s/he are absent
• May be asked to deliver or drive delivery truck as needed
• Ability to efficiently and effectively prioritize and multitask to meet daily production needs 
• Other duties as assigned

Jewish 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