Job Detail

Kitchen Staff

EastLake Church (Chula Vista, CA)

Job Title: Kitchen Staff | EastLake Children's Center

Level: $19.50 per hour

Hours: up to 29 hours a week

The Kitchen staff shall work under the direct supervision of the Director, and is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the preparation, cooking, baking, and serving of a variety of foods in quantity.


Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute the preparation of food, cooking, baking and serving tasks, to provide snacks and lunch to the Children’s Center students.
  • Operate and maintain cooking equipment, such as ovens, stovetops, and grills.
  • Maintain proper sanitary conditions to meet health codes, including the cleaning of utensils, equipment and Kitchen.
  • Assure the proper storage of food.
  • Create monthly snack and lunch menus.
  • Estimate food quantities needed for meals and snacks according to the monthly menus; order correct amounts for economical food service.
  • Place food and supply orders using approved vendors.
  • Maintain inventory of all food and kitchen supplies.
  • Maintain records of student food allergies and monthly menus.
  • Prepare alternate snacks or lunches for children with food allergies.
  • Lift heavy containers of food and supplies.
  • Consult with Director regarding Kitchen needs and conditions.
  • Train and supervise support staff in the methods and procedures of assigned tasks; organize and assign work in the kitchen.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other staff.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Methods of preparing, cooking and serving food in large quantities.
  • Inventory methods and practices.
  • Nutritional requirements of preschool-aged children.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Standard liquid and dry measurements.
  • Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food.
  • Storage and rotation of perishable food.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent, and responsible experience in preparing food in large quantities.

License and Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid California Driver’s License along with a valid Food Handler Certificate.


Want to Apply?

If you’d like to apply, please email jobs@eastlake.church with your resume and indicate the position you are interested in. Once we have received your email, we will provide you with an Employment Application Packet for you to complete and return. Thank you for your interest in joining our staff.

Salary for all positions ranges based on education and experience and will be talked about in second round of the interview process.