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9 people are interested
Become a Volunteer Lead at L.A. Kitchen
ORGANIZATION: L.A. KITCHEN
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9 people are interested
L.A. Kitchen is a non-profit organization based in North East L.A. that nourishes the community with California fruits and vegetables that would otherwise be discarded. Unlike other kitchens, our culinary team is made up of justice-involved men and women or youths aging out of foster care and have graduated from L.A. Kitchen ’ s Empower L.A. culinary job training program.
We recruit volunteers to work alongside L.A. Kitchen students to transform rescued produce into healthy meals that are distributed to our non-profit and community partners. Our kitchen prepares around 4,000 - 5,000 meals a week and that number is always growing, as is our need for volunteers!
Volunteering at L.A. Kitchen offers an unique opportunity to gain experience in an industrial kitchen, fulfill community service requirements, build your resuke and give back to Angelinos through food.
We are looking for Volunteer Leads to volunteer on a regular basis and, under the direction L.A. Kitchen culinary team, guide other volunteers, pass on valuable knife skills and kitchen safety protocols.
Volunteer Lead shifts are usually 9am - 12pm Monday - Friday, with an in-house lunch served at the end of the shift.
General volunteers can join the morning session or come in for the afternoon shift from 1pm - 4pm Monday - Friday and 9:30 - 12:30pm on Saturdays.
Applicants will need to commit to volunteering on a regular weekly basis and go through kitchen training before becoming Volunteer Lead.More opportunities with L.A. KITCHEN
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About L.A. KITCHEN
Location:
230 W Ave 26, LOS ANGELES, CA 90031, US
Mission Statement
L.A. Kitchen believes that neither food nor people should ever go to waste. By reclaiming healthy, local food that would oth erwise be discarded, training men and women who are unemployed for jobs, and providing healthy meals to fellow citizens, L.A. Kitchen empowers, nourishes, and engages the community.
Description
L.A. Kitchen believes that:
1. Neither food nor people should ever go to waste. We recognize the potential of the community ’s existing resources and are dedicated to revealing their power to nourish and uplift.
2. All people have potential, and every person has a role in strengthening the community. We will engage all volunteers, staff, and students in meaningful, impactful work.
3. Hunger isn’t about food. We will work to address the root causes of poverty, employing a variety of dynamic approaches to nourish the community.
4. Programs should empower individuals and inspire independence. We will only partner with organizations that share these values, providing them with nutritious meals to help achieve their mission, strengthen their clients, and uplift the community.
5. Our impact will not be measured in pounds moved or meals served. We will employ nuanced metrics to provoke deeper dialogue about food, hunger and poverty.
6. Wealth derived from the community should be reinvested locally. We use our resources to strengthen the local economy and invest in the future of our employees.
7. We will not apply shallow overhead practices. We will challenge status quo, providing all employees a living wage and opportunities to invest in their future retirement.
8. Investments should be made in both the present and the future. We will promote intergenerational programming that empowers all individuals, young and old alike.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
230 W Ave 26Los Angeles, CA 90031
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2017
SKILLS
- Cooking / Catering
- Event Management
- Food & Beverage Services
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Food Service
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Regular 3HR shift at least once a week
- Volunteer Lead shifts Mon - Fri 9am - 12pm