Line Cook

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada

Line Cook preparing and serving meals for diverse program participants at Volunteers of America. Ensuring quality service and compliance with health regulations.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeMather • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for assuring quality service to all program participants in a compassionate and professional manner.
Preparing meals and serving meals to clients at the designated programs.
Receiving and inventory foods, equipment, and janitorial cleaning supplies.
Assisting in training and directing the work of others in the kitchen as assigned.
Perform all work duties as required in a cost-effective and service-oriented manner.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two or more years of related experience is required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions.
Provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices.
General knowledge of issues and challenges unique to homelessness, substance abuse, young adults, minorities, and people with disabilities.
Principles, procedures, and equipment involved in large-scale preparation of food.
Kitchen sanitation and safety measures 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

large-scale food preparationkitchen sanitationsafety measuresinventory managementmeal preparationfood service

Soft Skills

communicationcompassionprofessionalismtrainingdirectionservice-oriented

Certifications

CPR certificationFirst Aid certificationvalid California driver's license