Food Preparation Assistant

Food Preparation Assistant

Location: Mid San Diego near Kearny Mesa

Position Overview:

This position is working as a Food Preparation Assistant to the Chef and Kitchen Staff. Working in a large-scale professional environment focusing on Mass Packaging – Freezing meals and preparing for distribution of frozen meals to the community or various facilities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Helping to package meals (hot meals, salads, fresh fruits, soups, and sides) and preparing to freeze.
• Accurately maintain food logs.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, organization and helping as necessary with cleanliness of the kitchen. To note – There are separate janitorial employees that handle the cleaning tasks.
• Follow general food safety guidelines at all times.
• Operate industrial kitchen equipment such as meal-sealing machine, dishwasher and possibly a Microwave to reheat (But unlikely) since food is not served out of this kitchen.
• Work along side others and potentially over-see kitchen volunteers.
• Maintain consistent and respectful communication with all team members, volunteers, and supervisor at all times.

Requirements Include:

• Food Industry experience – Preferred but not required.
• Ability to listen and follow instructions.
• Standing ~ 60% of the workday.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting – Seldom. Less than 20% of the day.
• Bending- Sometimes – Possibly 35% of the day.
• Stooping- Less than 20% of the day.
• Walking – Sometimes ~ 20% of the day.
• Lifting/Carrying/Pushing Pulling – Sometimes - ~ 25% of the day. Possibly to 30 Lbs.
• Standard hearing and visual with ability to read printed material.
• No protective clothing or equipment required - Other than a Hair Net and Thin plastic type Poly gloves.

Compensation: $20-$22 Hr.

As a Sedona Staffing contracted employee you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance

If qualified and interested, please reach out to our San Diego office.

Sedona Staffing is a nationally ranked work force management group celebrating 40 years’ of business, and provide Clerical, Accounting, Industrial, Marketing, Medical, IT, Engineering and Professional Associates to companies in need of temporary, long term or direct hire placement of employees. With 28 branches nationwide, we are committed to continued growth and delivering a high standard of quality service.

If you are not already registered with Sedona Staffing, please be prepared to be asked to apply online and send a resume that highlights your experience for this opening.

Sedona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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