Culinary Professional

We are seeking a skilled Cook to join our team at Artesia Christian Home. This is a full-time position with the possibility of part-time work available upon discussion and scheduling needs. No late nights are required.

• Prepare meals for residents, taking into account their preferences and special dietary requirements, in compliance with food and sanitation regulations.
• Assist in the production of all menu items.
• Demonstrate safe food handling procedures, with a focus on critical control.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards in work and storage areas.
• Assist in organizing storage of dry goods, refrigerated, and frozen products.

• Prior culinary experience or related experience/training is required.
• A California criminal background clearance is necessary.
• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is essential.
• Willingness to work beyond normal hours and in other positions, temporarily, when necessary.
• A health screening test and drug screen, performed by a licensed physician, including a chest X-ray or intradermal test for TB, are required.
• The ability to hear, talk, and have clear vision with or without corrective lenses is necessary.
• Prolonged standing and walking continuously for the entire shift, frequent stooping and bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs are required.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and manipulate kitchen equipment, including slicer, chopper, processor, knives, etc.
• Ability to work in wet and/or humid conditions, subject to extreme cold and heat, substances, chemicals, burns from equipment requiring precautions.
• Good personal hygiene to comply with department of health practices and regulations.

Please submit a ZippyApp application package, which may include the Common Employment Application, Resume, and a Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please write a short paragraph describing yourself and why you would be a great fit for our team.