HELP PEOPLE THRIVE THROUGH QUALITY FOOD AND CARE
Food Service Professional La Casa Program | Resources for Human Development Part-Time | $17.63 per hour | DailyPay Available Looking for More Than Just a Job? At Resources for Human Development, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We are seeking a dependable and service-focused Food Service Professional to prepare nutritious meals and maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen at the La Casa program. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking, takes pride in serving others, and understands the importance of food safety and dietary requirements. Whether you are building your food service career or bringing years of culinary experience, we provide the support and opportunities needed to help you thrive. About La Casa La Casa is a program of Resources for Human Development. Our team is committed to maintaining a welcoming environment that promotes dignity, respect, safety, and well-being for the people we serve. Why Join Our Team? Competitive Pay & Benefits
- $17.63 per hour
- DailyPay – Access your earned wages before payday
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral bonuses
- Company-paid training
Career Growth & Development
- Paid training programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Certification opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Opportunities across multiple service lines
Meaningful Work That Matters
- Prepare nutritious meals for residents
- Support individual dietary and nutritional needs
- Help maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen
- Contribute to a mission-driven organization
- Make a difference through dependable food service
What You’ll Do
As a Food Service Professional, you will:
- Prepare food according to established menus and individual dietary or nutritional restrictions.
- Portion and arrange food for serving.
- Prepare food in advance as needed.
- Communicate dietary restrictions to staff and update and document changes appropriately.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, appliances, refrigerators, freezers, shelves, and work areas.
- Defrost, clean, sanitize, and reorganize deep freezers each month.
- Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures for accuracy and food safety.
- Store, label, and put away food orders promptly and correctly.
- Complete biweekly inventories for expired dry, frozen, and refrigerated foods.
- Inventory emergency food supplies monthly.
- Ensure adequate food and beverages are available in the Emergency Supply Kit.
- Maintain an appropriate supply of cups, plates, utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen items.
- Keep kitchen storage areas clean, neat, and organized.
- Notify the Program Director when food, kitchen supplies, or other materials are running low.
- Report any kitchen equipment that is not operating properly.
- Order food and kitchen supplies from approved vendors with the Program Director’s approval.
- Maintain the established monthly food budget.
- Follow proper food preparation, storage, sanitation, and safety procedures.
- Maintain flexibility with the work schedule and perform other duties as assigned.
Who We’re Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Dependable and organized
- Service-focused and respectful
- Knowledgeable about food preparation and kitchen sanitation
- Able to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions
- Attentive to food safety and cleanliness
- Comfortable managing multiple food preparation tasks
- Able to communicate clearly with residents and staff
- Flexible and able to work independently
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED, one to three years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ServSafe Certification.
- Food Safety License.
- Knowledge of food preparation methods and practices.
- Knowledge of basic kitchen sanitation and food safety procedures.
- Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to coordinate the preparation and timing of menu items.
- Ability to read recipes and calculate the required quantities of ingredients.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
- Ability to maintain acceptable standards of personal cleanliness.
- Ability to complete routine reports, correspondence, and required documentation.
Preferred:
- Previous cooking, culinary, institutional food service, residential, or commercial kitchen experience.
- Experience preparing meals for individuals with dietary or nutritional restrictions.
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Schedule
- Part-time
- Must have flexibility with the work schedule
- Specific days and hours will be discussed during the interview process
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform work that requires considerable standing and light-to-medium physical effort.
- Ability to work safely under hot kitchen conditions.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.
- Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Apply Today Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives. If you are looking for meaningful work where your cooking skills, reliability, and attention to detail make a difference every day, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team and help provide nutritious meals and a safe, welcoming dining experience at La Casa. About Our Organization Resources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies. Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.