Lead Cook (30-35 Hours Per Week, $23/Hour)

Food of Joy is a meal delivery and catering company near SDSU. We provide you with a peaceful, respectful, and low stress work environment with competitive pay and the opportunity to grow. We are looking for a responsible and reliable Lead Cook to join our growing team. The schedule is morning to mid afternoon. This is a perfect second job for someone who works in the evenings. This position starts as part-time but has the potential to become full-time.

Responsibilities:

• Prep various raw and cooked ingredients
• Prepare and plate food based on recipes and procedures
• Uphold food quality standards
• Follow food safety and sanitation protocols
• - Assist in the supervision and training of kitchen staff
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Help with cleaning, opening, and closing
• Other responsibilities as necessary

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experiences as a Lead Cook
• Familiar with food sanitation principles and practices
• Able to follow procedures and meet standards
• Punctual and dependable
• Clean and organized
• Can quickly perform various tasks
• Team player with good communication skills
• Able to learn quickly and follow instructions
• Experience with plant-based food is a plus but not required
• Previous food delivery experience is a plus but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to comfortably work on counters and sinks from 32 – 42 inches.
• Able to move through aisles and spaces as small as 12 inches.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Able to rotate, twist, bend, squat, lift, stoop, reach, kneel, crouch, or crawl when needed.
• Able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions.
• Able to work with hot, cold, noisy, and hazardous equipment
• Able to work with all food ingredients.
• Able to work with chemicals routinely used in a commercial kitchen, such sanitizer, degreaser, detergent, and bleach.

Eligibility:

• You are a U.S. citizen or are authorized to work legally in U.S.
• You have a current San Diego County food handler card.
• Food Safety Manager certificate preferred but not required.

Work schedule: morning to mid afternoon, 25-30 hours per week, with the potential for a full-time position

Compensation and Benefits:

• $23/hour
• Free healthy food

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Food service: 6 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person