Do you have experience as a Cook or Food Prep Worker? Our client is looking for a reliable and compassionate Cook to support their community meals program at locations in Berkeley. This position is responsible for preparing and serving daily meals while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate is flexible, organized, and comfortable working independently in a community focused environment.
Job Responsibilities:
Prepare and cook daily meals
Assist with menu preparation and meal planning
Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
Wash dishes and clean kitchen and food storage areas
Assist with inventory, including ordering, receiving, and organizing food and supplies
Track and report basic program statistics
Prepare and serve community meals
Set up and break down meal service areas
Coordinate with volunteers and program staff
Assist with light janitorial and kitchen duties
Drive a personal or agency vehicle to deliver meals to various locations as needed
Attend required meetings and training
Complete timesheets accurately and on time
Perform other duties as assigned
Description of Company:
You will be supporting a non-profit organization in Berkeley, California.
Experience Required:
At least 1 year of cooking or food preparation experience in a restaurant, group, or community setting
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures
California Food Handler's Card or ServSafe certification
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible, positive, and willing to help wherever needed
Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision
Professional attitude and appearance
Basic computer skills; Microsoft Word and Excel experience is a plus
Commitment to providing respectful and compassionate service to community members
Previous experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness is highly preferred
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Frequent use of hands and arms for cooking, cleaning, and food preparation
Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Ability to climb stairs as needed
Similar Positions:
Prep Cook
Line Cook
Pantry Cook
Baker or Pastry Cook
Bolt Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We understand that you might not meet every requirement for this position, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not "Check all the boxes."
For inquiries about this position or to explore other job opportunities at Bolt, feel free to contact us at the following numbers:
Stockton - (209) 307-6115
American Canyon - (707) 552-7800
Sonoma - (707) 939-2800
Numbers & Facts
Location
Berkeley, CA
Salary
$24–$25
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community Programsunmatched
Community Supportunmatched
Community and Social Servicesunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Diversity Recruitingunmatched
Food Deliveryunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Homeless Servicesunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Meal Plansunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Nonprofitunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
ServSafe Certificationunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Statistical Programming Languagesunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vehicle Drivingunmatched
Volunteer Managementunmatched
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