We are a spiritual non-profit organization seeking a Cook. This is a full-time 32 HOUR PER WEEK position located in Pacific Palisades, CA.
Responsibilities:
Preparation and cooking of meals for the Retreat and Ashram.
General cleanup of Kitchen and Dining Room. Provides a pleasant experience as a Dining Room Server during all meals for quality silent dining.
Follows precise guidelines in regard to seating, steam table and salad table arrangement.
Anticipates retreatant’s needs; assists and answers questions and special requests.
Ability to prepare and cook entrée, vegetables and/or side dishes.
Daily preparation of all varieties of fruits and vegetables, juices and desserts.
Quantity preparation of salad dressings, sauces and chutney as needed for menus.
Using SERVSAFE criteria, safely utilize and serve leftovers for Ashram only, no public usage.
Order and stock food for cooks and salad area. Use proper and consistent rotation and dating of all food items.
Monitor household supplies. Refill and reorder supplies as needed for all areas of the Kitchen and Dining Room.
Perform daily cleaning tasks in cook and salad area; keep immediate work area clean and orderly.
Handle all commercial food equipment safely including food slicer, deep fryer, mixer, blender, juicer and any other equipment as instructed.
Wash, sanitize and return all equipment and knives to the proper storage areas.
Preparation of meals within organization guidelines for appearance and taste, as directed by menu criteria and recipes.
Follow all industry criteria as determined by SERVSAFE for preparation, food temperature and sanitation.
Mopping, sweeping.
Set up dining room tables, steam table and salad table.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Ability to understand and take direction to prepare large quantities of food.
A Food Handler’s Certificate preferred.
A minimum of four years of high school education or the equivalent skills.
Skilled in all aspects of Dining Room service.
Anticipates retreatants needs; assists and answers questions and special requests.
The ability to function well in a multi-task environment.
Must be able to lift and transport 50 lbs. This position involves pulling, continuous walking and standing, bending, and going up and down stairs, and repetitive wrist and forearm motions.
The ability to safely use equipment such as floor machines, utility carts and cleaning solutions.
We offer a competitive benefits package that features a variety of insurance coverage choices including group medical, dental, life insurance, a retirement plan and much more. We also provide paid sick, vacation and holiday time.
The applicant selected for this position must provide documentation of legal authorization to work in the United States.
If your experience and qualifications match those listed above, please forward your resume via e-mail.