Job description

Do you enjoy nurturing people with food? Does cooking for others bring you fulfillment? Looking to gain experience in a kitchen?

Come make a difference in a child’s life! Treatment Center in Chula Vista is in need of line cooks to help prepare and serve tasty, nutritious meals to foster youth children.

We are looking to expand our kitchen team! New Alternatives is a trauma-informed agency that serves youth and families in a mental health setting. The Agency has served the San Diego County community for over 35 years!

New Alternatives, Inc. falls under the California Public Health Order and is additionally required by our County contract to ensure that all employees are vaccinated against COVID-19.

General Job Description:

Line cooks must work within the state and county regulations. The kitchen plans, prepares and serves healthy, nutritious meals daily for children in a residential treatment center.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Line cook
• Plan, prepare, and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Detail oriented
• Complete production records
• Keep the environment clean and up to health/safety standards
• Serve unique dishes to youth with food allergies
• Setup the workstation
• Inspect, prepare, and properly store all ingredients
• Use various utensils/tools for preparing and cooking food
• Supervise utility workers
• Lifting and moving up to 20 lbs.
• Monitor all temperatures required to ensure food safety
• Interact with children living in the foster care system by providing them with the food they need to nourish their souls so they can work on healing their traumas
• Team player!
• Ability to work with State and County regulations
• Can take directions and from the Head Chef/Supervisor and is open to feedback

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 3 to 6 months
• Food handler’s card, but can obtain within 30 days of hire

BENEFITS

• Excellent Health Insurance with low copayments
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation Time
• Free Meals During Work Shifts
• Learn new skill sets under supervision from an experienced chef
• Ability to make a huge impact on the lives of children
• Work in a Team Oriented and Fun Atmosphere

Pay rate: $18-$19/hour depending on experience

SHIFTS/HOURS: Monday to Friday; Weekend availability; 8 hour shifts

WORK LOCATION: In person, Chula Vista

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• Under 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• line cook: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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