Kitchen Steward

“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.”

Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Health + Home is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children’s and family programs. IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.

Job Description:

The Kitchen Steward is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and food storage areas. The pay range for this position is $20-21 per hour , depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with serving meals during meal and snack times.

• Communicate client needs to Lead Cook and/or Culinary Manager.

• Work with volunteers and help foster a welcoming work environment.

Health, Safety, and Sanitation:

• Assist with maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.

• Adhere to proper handling, storage, and rotation (FIFO) of food items to minimize waste and maintain freshness.

• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.

• Work in alignment with the company’s Guiding Principles

• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash, and sanitizing the kitchen.

• Complete daily, weekly, monthly cleaning logs.

  Food Preparation :

• Labeling and stocking ingredients on easily accessible shelves.

• Handle basic cooking duties such as parboiling, preparing salads, etc.

Miscellaneous:

• Attend required training and meetings as required.

• We uphold the values of Community, Action, Respect, and Empowerment in all aspects of our work. 

• Community 
  We lead with the vision of a strengthened and compassionate community for all. By embodying collective care, we serve as an example of what is possible when we come together. 

• Action 
  Our “whatever it takes” mindset drives us forward. We take initiative, step in where others have stepped out, and create solutions when none exist. 

• Respect 
  We deeply value the dignity and uniqueness of every individual we serve. We honor their stories, their journeys, and their right to be seen and heard. 

• Empowerment 
  We heal—always. Our work enables clients to grow stronger in health, confidence, and belief in their potential as they move forward on their life journey. 

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Some managerial/leadership experience

• Basic computer skills, including the ability to send and receive emails and summarize data in spreadsheets.

• Strong communication and listening skills. 

• Dependable with good time management and attention to detail. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow privacy rules. 

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 401K with Company Matching
• 10 days vacation PTO/year
• 6 days sick PTO/year
• 10 days holiday PTO/year
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans