Combined Food Preparation and Service Worker jobs in Torrance, CA

Description

ABOUT GENUINE FOODS

At Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Food Service Worker position will be located at a higher education school site. The Food Service Worker performs a variety of job responsibilities including serving food and helping finish preparing food in accordance with recipe standards. This position will engage with students, teachers, and parents with superior customer service, embodying the Genuine way. There are opportunities to learn culinary skills to advance your career. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all food being served is up to Genuine Food quality while following food safety standards at all times.
• Serve food to students and staff with a positive, upbeat attitude
• Assist with any food prep or final touches as needed
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure all food is ready and served on time
• Keep all areas cleaned and sanitized
• Stock and organize all areas of the kitchen / serving area to keep ease of service
• Alert Site Lead or Manager on duty of any issues in a timely manner
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be flexible & team-oriented!
• 1 year of food or customer service experience/training in a mid-high volume food service facility or restaurant.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and level headedness.
• Punctual and able to adhere to the time and attendance policy.
• Able to climb stairs and lift up 50 lbs.
• Interest in and committed to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to help students enhance their minds, bodies and happiness.
• Must be able to work in a Higher Education school environment

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 401K
• Growth Potential

GENUINE VALUES

Trustworthiness: Integrity. Transparency. Reliability. Consistency. Best quality possible. Delivery excellence.

Personal accountability: Ownership in solving problems. No excuses. Never compromising. Learn from mistakes. Financial stewardship of the bottom line (ours and customers’), without sacrificing quality.

People first: Human centered solutions/approach. Whole person. Teamwork. Hospitality. Every single person matters. Humanity. Empathy. Meeting people where they are. Culturally responsive.

Entrepreneurial: Adaptable. Nimble. Go the extra mile. Responsive. Encouraged to try new things.

Genuine: Real, tasty, scratch-cooked healthy food. Strive for the highest quality, freshest and tastiest product at the price customers can afford. Authentic interactions. Honest. Positive. Proven. Professional.