Driver Cook

Career Opportunities with Volunteers of America Los Angeles

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Careers At Volunteers of America Los Angeles

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Volunteers of America is a non‑profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low‑income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more la.org .

PAY RATE: $19.72 - $20.76 Per Hour

BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits

The Driver/Cook shall prepare and package meals for delivery to the designated program sites. When not delivering meals, the Driver/Cook shall assist in food preparation as needed for on‑site meals, assist in kitchen sanitation, and perform inventory tasks.

• Deliver packaged meals to remote program sites across Los Angeles County.
• Assembly, packing and proper placement and care of meals including ensuring appropriate temperature levels of meals when distributed to sites across Los Angeles County
• Maintain food inventory and prepare food supply order; ensure proper food storage temperatures and rotate stored food properly, organize and keep record of food service items at each distribution site.
• Maintains all indoor and outdoor delivery equipment in a safe and attractive condition, cleaning and repairing as needed.
• Maintain program vehicle in good operating condition, clean vehicle and equipment after each delivery
• Prepare, cook and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, for on‑premises dining and delivery to remote sites.
  • Prepare raw food for cooking by washing, peeling, cutting and seasoning;
  • monitor food during cooking process including testing, turning and/or stirring;
  • regulate cooking temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters, etc.
  • properly package meals for delivery as required.
• Perform regular kitchen and storage area clean up: sweep/mop floors, wash/scrub sinks, ovens, stove and grill. Maintain highest levels of sanitation as required by local and government regulations.
• Maintain safe environment at all times in accordance with industry standards and safety regulations
• On‑time receiving, transferring, and organizing food supplies as delivered to kitchen facility
• Assist nutrition staff with various production needs, perform other related duties as assigned

Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.

• Services for this position must be provided on‑site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on‑site each day of active employment.
• Package and deliver meals to assigned facilities. Including loading and unloading meal cargo boxes.
• Prepare, cook and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, for on‑premises dining and delivery to remote sites
• Maintain delivery equipment and vehicles in good working condition.
• Wash and clean cooking utensils, equipment and maintain a safe and sanitary food service environment.
• Maintain inventory at delivery locations, organize and keep record of food service items including quantities and specifications.
• Assist inventory and sanitation tasks at kitchen when not engaged in delivery duties.
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change