City of La Habra

Cook (Part-time)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Part-time schedule
Paid holidays
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee assistance program
friendly work environment
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

The City of La Habra, nestled at the northernmost corner of Orange County, California, is a vibrant community spanning 7.3 square miles with a population of nearly 62,000 residents. Known as a serene bedroom community, La Habra offers convenient access to a variety of natural recreational areas including beaches, mountains, and deserts, each within an hour's drive. The city proudly hosts cultural events such as the popular Tamale Festival, Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, and supports educational and artistic enrichment through venues like the Children’s Museum and Depot Theatre. This dynamic blend of community spirit and cultural engagement describes La Habra... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • experience in cooking and meal preparation for children
  • knowledge of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines
  • ability to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment
  • strong organizational and record-keeping skills
  • ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • good communication skills
  • physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • must pass a pre-employment physical including tuberculosis test and required immunizations
  • willingness to perform assigned disaster service worker duties

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • experience in cooking and meal preparation for children
  • knowledge of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines
  • ability to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment
  • strong organizational and record-keeping skills
  • ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • good communication skills
  • basic food safety knowledge
  • physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting up to 50 pounds

Job Duties

  • Implements the cycle menu
  • prepares and serves breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks following CACFP food guidelines to ensure proper components and quantities are served
  • monitors food control to ensure low food waste
  • substitutes food items, when necessary, with the approval of the supervisor
  • prepares a shopping list and orders adequate food and supplies weekly
  • maintains a clean and healthy environment for food preparation
  • cleans appliances and refrigerators weekly
  • cleans and maintains cupboards for proper rotation of food
  • may perform simple laundry tasks
  • completes all required documentation for CACFP audits including monthly inventories, meal counts, menu production sheets, and other recording forms
  • posts list of allergies in a confidential location and prepares meal substitutes as appropriate
  • performs other related duties as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location