Head Cook Wanted

Head Cook Summer Meals Program ($25/hr, Early Morning Shift Los Angeles)
Were hiring a dependable, organized Head Cook to lead food preparation for our USDA-compliant Summer Meals Program serving children in Los Angeles.

Location: Central Kitchen Los Angeles
Schedule: Monday Friday, 5:00 AM to approximately 12:00 PM
Pay: $25/hour
Start Date: ASAP through the end of summer

Job Description:
As the Head Cook, you will oversee the preparation and packaging of breakfast, lunch, and snack for approximately 600 children daily. Meals are simple and standardized, with hot meals prepared 3 days per week.

Responsibilities include:

Lead and coordinate a small kitchen team

Oversee daily production of ~600 meals

Handle hot meal prep (3x/week basic bulk cooking)

Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards

Ensure USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) compliance

Keep accurate temperature logs and meal production records

Manage prep timelines and kitchen flow

Requirements:
Experience as a cook, lead prep cook, or kitchen supervisor

Familiarity with batch cooking, school meals, or institutional food service a plus

Ability to lift 50 lbs and work efficiently on your feet

Valid ServSafe or Food Manager Certificate

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

To Apply:
Reply with:

Your name and contact info

A brief summary of your cooking/kitchen experience

Your availability

Whether you have a food handler/manager certification

This is a mission-driven, early-day role with steady hours. Help make a difference by feeding kids in our community this summer!