Prep Cook Senior Meals (Oakland)

Prep Cook- Senior Meals Employment type: 30-40 hours per week. Are you looking for a steady stream of income and still have free time to enjoy life?? If so, you are at the right post!! We are looking for a cook who has experience in volume meal production, strong knife skills, cold food production , ability to work quickly and efficiently to support the team. We are a provider of senior meal services- looking to round out the team with a qualified culinary professional who is experienced in quantity food service. While earning steady, regular income, you will be part of a passionate team serves the local senior community! Early morning hours provide a whole afternoon to do other things, besides work!! Share with us your background, special skills and experience by sending resume or work history in an email. Hours- Variable starting between 5:00 am to 7 am and ending between 1:00 and 2:30, depending upon assigned shift. Monday-Friday and two Sundays per month (hours may vary, but generally early morning to early afternoon) Pay- 21.00-25.00/hour Job Duties include: • Assisting cooks and/or cooking meal including protein, vegetables, rice and soups. Must have excellent knife skills (for chopping dicing slicing) to work with protein and vegetables. Ability to follow recipes and cook a variety of proteins, vegetables, soup and other food produces • Ensuring ingredients are tagged, date-labeled, covered, stored, and rotated effectively. • Maintaining food safety standards and following protocols and procedures precisely. • Utilizing kitchen and food production equipment to process ingredients. • Disassembling, cleaning, and proper storage and maintenance of equipment. • Assisting with clean up and other duties as needed. Qualifications and Requirements: • Experience in cooking western, Asian and comfort foods ( meats, poultry, veg, starch/grain, soup) Excellent knife skills in prep of produce, meats and fish. • Prep experience in volume production kitchens with sense of urgency and organization • Able to bend, stoop and work standing for long periods of time. • Ability to use various kitchen tools and equipment. • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. • Have a neat, clean appearance, with work appropriate hygiene and grooming habits. • Food Safety Handlers required Benefits: Competitive pay for work performed, significant growth opportunities for advancement AND • On the job training • Sick Pay • 401K plan