What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Cook North Hollywood position at Volunteers of America Los Angeles?

About Us : VOALA

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

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 at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE : $19.72 - $20.76 Per Hour

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

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS :

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

Proof at the time of hire

TB clearance within 6 months’ prior

Annual Influenza vaccination (between Aug 1 – Dec 1)

Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization

Health screening at the time of employment

Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to :

Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Frequently kneel and squat

Ability to move quickly

EDUCATION :

California Food Handler certification. (Must obtain within 90 days of hire)

California Driver’s license in good standing, good driving record and insurance in force.

EXPERIENCE :

Six Months experience as a delivery driver

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Six Months experience as a food service worker, in catering or food preparation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

First Aid / CPR certification.

Certifications in public health, Nutrition, Food safety, or related field.

Work experience in food industry.

Bilingual English / Spanish or other language

Knowledge of nutritional practices and principles

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Salary : $20 - $21

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