Cook - Amistad - Full Time
Company: Amity Foundation
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Amity Foundation , an internationally acclaimed teaching, and
therapeutic community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic
individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join. Join us as a
Cook in our Amistad project. With this groundbreaking opportunity
not only will you be working with our prison program students, but
you will also be enhancing your training and experience in the
field by supplying nourishment to the student population. About
Amity: Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in
an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed;
responsibility developed and lasting relationships built. Amity is
dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized
by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration,
poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to
research, development implementation, and dissemination of
information regarding community building. Remembrance, Resolution,
Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal About the Position: The Cook
is responsible for the preparation of all meals, assuring that the
meals are prepared on time, assuring that sanitation, nutrition,
and safety are priorities at all times, and assuming responsibility
for following all recipes in order to maintain quality and cost
control. What You Will Do: Works directly with the Food Service
Manager in the daily planning, preparation, and presentation of
three (3) balanced meals a day for the entire program. Assists in
the ordering and storing of food that meets all CDPH, and LA County
Health Department food preparation standards. Follows the monthly
rotation menu. Helps maintain a high standard of physical
excellence in the food service dining room and kitchen. Assists in
the training and development of students learning the vocation of
food service which includes cooking, food preparation, and
presentation of the meal, dining room. esthetics, food storage
procedures, and daily hygiene. Attends Community Building day
activities. Follows the Community schedule and presents all meals
on time. Additional duties as assigned What You Will Bring: High
School diploma or equivalent (GED) or actively working toward HS
Diploma or GED. One year related culinary experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current state driver's license ServeSafe Certification Must be able
to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Maintain social, ethical, and
organizational values and norms; build trust and confidence with
the staff and with the students; respect confidentiality. Applies
high-performance standards to all work-related activities. What We
Offer: 100% Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision. Paid
vacation, sick time, and holidays. 401K, HSA, and life insurance
programs. An organization committed to community action.
Community-oriented workplace. $18 - $20 semi monthly
Keywords: Amity Foundation, Rancho Cucamonga , Cook - Amistad - Full Time, Hospitality & Tourism , Los Angeles, California
