You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a skilled Chef to manage and execute food preparation and meal service for large groups, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and sanitation. This role involves assisting with daily kitchen operations, supervising staff, inventory management, and stepping in as the lead chef when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal service in accordance with established menus and food service guidelines.
• Support the Head Chef with the daily supervision of kitchen staff, including the assignment and coordination of tasks and food production responsibilities.
• Assume full responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef, including meal preparation and service, recordkeeping, and supervision of kitchen staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Assist with inventory management and the organization of food storage areas, ensuring all food items are properly labeled and dated.
• Receive and store deliveries promptly, ensuring proper rotation of food and disposable supplies in accordance with First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen equipment and facilities, including refrigerators and freezers, walk-in units, steam tables, shelving, work surfaces, ranges, ovens, dishes, utensils, appliances, dining tables, and storage areas.
• Promptly report equipment or appliance malfunctions to the Head Chef. In the absence of the Head Chef and Food Service Manager, coordinate and schedule necessary repairs as appropriate.
• Prepare and cook meals while overseeing the proper portioning and serving of food.
• Participate in menu planning, prepare food purchasing orders, and ensure orders are submitted accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain daily food usage records and conduct monthly physical inventories of food and disposable supplies.
• Coordinate kitchen staff activities related to food preparation, meal service, packaging, and cleanup.
• Ensure the safe handling, storage, preparation, and serving of food, including proper temperature monitoring and control of prepared foods, refrigerators, freezers, and food storage areas.
• Oversee the proper operation and cleaning of kitchen equipment and dining areas while ensuring compliance with applicable food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with the orientation, guidance, and support of kitchen volunteers and interns.
• Actively participate in staff development activities, including weekly supervision, team meetings, and training sessions throughout the year.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support kitchen operations and food service needs.

Qualifications

• Possess a Food Protection Certificate.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications, or willingness to complete the required training.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience preparing and cooking meals for large groups of 2,000 or more people.
• Experience preparing and cooking hot, frozen, and chilled meals.
• Experience working with adults in a community center setting, or a strong interest in serving this population.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred but not required.

Education

• Must possess a Food Protection Certificate.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications, or willingness to complete the required training.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and carry 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Availability to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day is required.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.