Kitchen Assistant Supervisor

Glendale

Position Summary:

Prepares one meal a day for up to 15 people.
Responsible for ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, serving and maintaining food in accordance with health and food safety guidelines.
Prepares salads, prepares and cooks vegetables, grains, potato side dishes, main dishes and weekly desserts (some items in conjunction with offsite Kitchen).
Organizes the refrigerator, supply and storage areas.
Wash, sanitize and put away serving equipment, dishes, pots and pans.
Responsible for set-up/take down of food serving line, including salad bar, beverages, desserts, etc.
Responsible for maintaining the kitchen and serving area, keeping the oven, stove, appliances and equipment clean and in good working order.
Responsible to follow organization’s policies and established processes.
Other position-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

Physical stamina, including ability to lift up to 25 pounds, work a full shift on one’s feet and maintain physical activity throughout the course of each shift.
Fluent in the English language.
Basic math skills.
A background in food service, food safety, and/or food preparation as well as a working knowledge of vegetarian cooking.
Creativity and experience in preparing and presenting a wide variety of foods from small, household-quantity portions to large commercial quantities.
Multiple cooking skills required, ability to handle broad range of foods (including salads, entrees, grains, vegetables, baked goods, desserts, special dietary options as needed, etc.).
Ability to work harmoniously and safely with others.
Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented and ability to prioritize.
Ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform responsibilities in a manner that meets SRF standards.
ServSafe Food Handling Certificate required, refresher course every 3 years.
High school graduate preferred and/or 5 years of hands on experience.

The hours for the position are Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Local candidates only please. No reimbursement for relocation costs offered for this position.

Please e-mail your resume and salary requirements to Heidi Zavala at resumes@yogananda-srf.org. You may also reply via fax to (323) 276-5623.