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Cook - YTC

Kitchens For Good
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Description

POSITION TITLE: Cook

REPORTS TO: Chef

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

COMPENSATION: $19.50-$25.50

LOCATION: Youth Transition Center (YTC) San Diego, CA

Who We Are

Kitchens for Good transforms lives through culinary arts.

Position Summary: The Cook will prepare meals and snacks for the custodial youth at the Youth Transition Center (YTC).

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Set up workstations with all the necessary ingredients and cooking equipment.
  • Prepare sauces, sides, and entrées in accordance with the established production menu and proper food safety standards.
  • Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
  • Prepare food served using established production procedures and systems.
  • Cook food in various kitchen equipment (tilt skillet, ovens, smokers, grill, flat top, etc.).
  • Prepare food in adherence with the established temperature control system.
  • Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards.
  • Observes proper food preparation, storage, and handling techniques.
  • Apportions food for serving.
  • Maintain a clean, stocked station throughout shift.
  • Completes food temperature checks and proper batching to ensure safe and efficient cooling.
  • Adhere to all outlined established safety policies and procedures.
  • Works alongside Lead Cook in the daily operation, production, and packaging of meals.
  • Assist with the loading and unloading of delivery vans
  • Completes preparation assignments for next day’s menus
  • Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils, and other equipment
  • Assists in the dish pit when needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

  • Collaboration Skills
  • Customer/Client Focus
  • Flexibility
  • Stress Management/Composure
  • Excellent Communication

Work Environment

This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher,

slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat steam, fire and noise.

The kitchen is located at the Youth Transitional Center (detention center for youth) at 446 Alta Rd #6100

San Diego, 92128. Employees will interact with Kitchens for Good Staff and the staff of the detention center.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position non-exempt position scheduled at 40 hours a week. Includes weekend and evening shifts. AM shifts and PM shifts available and may vary depending on the needs of the organization.

Travel

Employee may be expected to travel to additional locations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description us not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 403(b) retirement savings
  • Professional development budget
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Generous PTO Plan

Compensation Transparency

At Kitchens for Good, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this position is provided to ensure clarity and fairness in our hiring process. The final salary offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your education, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge. We also take into account internal equity to ensure consistency and fairness across our team.

Please note that the listed range reflects the full salary potential for the role. Offers at the top of the range are not typical, as we aim to support long-term growth and advancement within the organization.

Acknowledgment

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. Kitchens for Good will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

AT-WILL: The individual hired in this role will be at-will and will be subject to termination by the employee or the Company,

with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ada) Statement

The Company will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal

assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability

and require assistance in this application process, please contact Juanita Atitsogbuie at 619-736-1873

or hr@kitchensforgood.org.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable

Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without

regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected

veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

  • Minimum high graduate or equivalent
  • At least 6 months of experience as Cook
  • Graduated Kitchens for Good Apprentice (Certified by the Department of Apprenticeship Standards) – highly desired
  • Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, etc.)
  • Food handlers (or willing to obtain one upon hire which will be scheduled and paid for by the organization)

Background Checks

Must undergo Criminal background clearance through the Probation (backgrounds), State of California

Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Drug screen and Tuberculosis Testing.

Salary : $20 - $26

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