Prep Cook

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada

Prep Cook responsible for assuring quality service in food preparation and meal serving at Volunteers of America. Engaging with participants and team members in a compassionate manner.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeMather • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $21 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

assuring quality service to all program participants in a compassionate and professional manner
preparing meals
serving meals to clients at the designated programs
receiving and inventorying foods, equipment and janitorial cleaning supplies
demonstrating supportive interaction with program participants and team members
performing all work duties as required
performing cooking tasks for a variety of foods
baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming a wide variety of meats, fish, poultry, and main dishes
preparing and cooking sauces, soups, and gravies
participating in the cleaning of dishes, pots, and kitchen equipment
completing and maintaining all records, logs, safety logs, and incident reports
assisting in the monitoring of the inventory of program equipment and supplies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

One year of related experience is preferred
demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions
General knowledge of issues and challenges unique to homelessness, substance abuse, young adults, minorities, and people with disabilities is preferred
Principles, procedures, and equipment involved in the large-scale preparation of food
Kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas
Understand basic principles and practice of diets and nutrition
Valid California driver's license and ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier guidelines are required
Must pass all required background clearances in accordance with agency, County, State, and federal standards
CPR/First Aid certification is required within 90 days of employment
Completion and maintenance of all required training and health clearances.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
vacation
sick pay
health
dental
vision
life
short-term disability insurance coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

meal preparationcookingbakingroastingbroilingsteamingsauce preparationsoup preparationinventory managementkitchen sanitation

Soft Skills

compassionate servicecommunicationsupportive interactionteamworkcomprehension of instructions

Certifications

CPR certificationFirst Aid certificationvalid California driver's license