Top 237 Cook Jobs in Santa Cruz, Ca

DSC/Kitchen Support
Housing Matters —Santa Cruz, CA
- $22.00 - $23.34 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
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Cook
Housing Matters —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23.00 - $26.66 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- ServSafe
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Cook
Housing Matters —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23.00 - $26.66 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- ServSafe
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Experienced Prep Cook - Postpartum Meal Delivery
Milky Oat —Scotts Valley, CA
- $24 - $28 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Cooking
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Cook
Westmont of Santa Cruz —Soquel, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- First Aid Certification
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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12d
Cook
Panda Restaurant Group —Santa Cruz, CA
- $26 - $29 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Early Education Center Cook
Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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2d
Kitchen Team
Panda Restaurant Group —Santa Cruz, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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FULL/PART TIME - Line Cook (AVG employee makes $19.50-26.50$/hr incl tips)
SALSAS Taco Bar —Santa Cruz, CA
- $19.50 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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6d
Dining Cook
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $25.25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Merchandising
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Line Cook Prep Cook - Courtyard by Marriott, Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ HOTEL LP —Santa Cruz, CA
- Part-time
- Hotel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
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Cashier/ Line Cook
Pana Food LLC —Santa Cruz, CA
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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4d
Line Cook
The Salty Otter Sports Grill —Santa Cruz, CA
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
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12d
Breakfast Cook
BUTTERY BAKERY —Santa Cruz, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- US work authorization
- Reliable transportation
- Food provided
Cook
New Leaf Community Markets —Capitola, CA
- $18.50 - $23.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Trade school
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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12d
Prep Cook - Santa Cruz
Verve LLC —Santa Cruz, CA
- $19.90 - $20.90 an hour
- Evenings as needed
- Cooking
- Café
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Food Preparer
Castagnola Deli & Cafe —Capitola, CA
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
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Kitchen F&B Host (Mornings)
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- From $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Kitchen Team Member
Nashville Fire Chicken —Capitola, CA
- $17.00 - $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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COOK (PART TIME)
FISD —Watsonville, CA
- $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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DSC/Kitchen Support

Housing Matters -
Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Details

Part-time
$22.00 - $23.34 an hour

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Equipment safety procedures
Food service health code compliance
Individual crisis management
ServSafe
Food service cleaning
Two-way radios for driver communication
In-person customer service
De-escalation techniques
Conflict de-escalation
Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness
Driver's License
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Delivery driving
Food Handler Certification
Kitchen organization

Full Job Description

DSC/Kitchen Support (Part-time) - BHBH

Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing. We are a leader in working to end homelessness – and we want you to be part of our team! We are looking for individuals eager to make a difference and willing to enthusiastically commit to join in our vision that homelessness in Santa Cruz County should be rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Working under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager, the DSC/Kitchen Support staff is responsible for maintaining a clean kitchen and practice safe food handling techniques, while prepping food and providing meals for Housing Matters residential participants. The ideal candidate will be able to work alongside volunteers, Kitchen staff, and campus shelter DSCs and be immersed in the day-to-day operations of running an institutional kitchen while practicing safe food handling standards and procedures. This position will share time between the Housing Matter's main campus and two of the Housing Matters off-campus locations; Live Oak Landing (The Landing) and Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH).

Hours and Benefits:

The DSC/Kitchen Support position is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position.
Regularly scheduled shifts are Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 Am to 7:00 PM Occasional holidays may be required.

Starting Wages (Offer is Dependent on Experience):

$22.00 $22.66 $23.34

Preferred Experience:

High school diploma or GED completion
Bilingual English and Spanish speaking a plus
Familiarity with professional kitchens
CPR and First Aid certification is preferred

Special Requirements:

Regular standing, walking, sitting, crouching, stooping, and communication are required.
Requires manual dexterity for regular repetitive finger motion and frequent reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting objects and operating equipment.
Requires the ability to lift 60 lbs.
Must be ServSafe certified.
Ability to work independently and with little supervision
Must be in possession of a valid Driver’s License, as driving for food delivery between Housing Matters sites will be assigned.
Must be at least 18 years or older and have a clean driving record.

Thorough knowledge of:

Kitchen cleaning and safety procedures
Kitchen organizational skills
Food Handling
Customer service skills
Barriers to housing for people experiencing homelessness
De-escalation techniques
Multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Radio communication
Sanitation techniques

Typical Job Duties:

Preparing, cooking, and serving meals. Food prepared must meet quality and Serve-safe standards for taste, temperature (doneness), and visual appeal.
Use all equipment in a safe manner according to proper procedures – stove, title skillet, kettle, convection ovens, can openers, knives, steam tables, ice wands, trash compactor, carts).
Wash dishes and kitchen equipment.
Taking inventory and checking orders that arrive from the warehouse; organizing storage.
Following opening and closing procedures.
Maintaining and following cleaning and sanitizing protocols to ensure a safe environment.
Supporting shelter programs and day services
Maintaining a safe, secure, and clean environment
Be available to answer questions and problem-solve with shelter guests
Distribute snacks and supplies when available
Understand and apply housing first and harm reduction strategies
Maintain and role model professional boundaries at all times
Respond appropriately to potential encounters using de‐escalation techniques
Call upon community resources for assistance when appropriate
Communicate with safety and staff via email or during shift handoffs
When appropriate, complete Incident Reports under policy guidelines
Review and maintain accurate documentation during shifts
Provide support to other staff members
Attend staff and agency trainings and meetings as required
Other duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Housing Matters without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer-related and genetic characteristics), marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 18), veteran status, gender, pregnancy, or any other non-merit factor unrelated to job duties. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment; advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training (including apprenticeship), employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer.

Regularly scheduled shifts are Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 Am to 7:00 PM Occasional holidays may be required.
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