Work Experience Trainee-Food Service
Not Disclosed•InternOn-site
location_on1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
About the Role
Train in a fast-paced, customer-focused food service environment as a Food Service Work Experience Trainee. This role is designed to provide valuable exposure to restaurant operations while you learn essential skills in customer service, food safety, and basic kitchen support. The position serves as a strong foundation for future employment opportunities in the food service and hospitality industries.
Ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience, this role focuses on developing transferable skills in customer interaction, safety protocols, and teamwork. You will gain practical knowledge of daily restaurant operations, including food preparation, order packaging, and maintaining clean, safe workspaces in accordance with sanitation standards.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
Firestone Park, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide customer service and teamwork in a restaurant or dining environment
- check_circleMaintain clean and safe food preparation, kitchen, and dining areas
- check_circleSupport daily restaurant operations and service flow
- check_circlePerform basic food preparation and packaging orders during busy periods
- check_circleRestock supplies, organize workspaces, and receive deliveries
Requirements
- verifiedMust be pre-qualified for a Goodwill SoCal work experience program
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In this Work Experience Trainee-Food Service at Goodwill Southern California role, you will provide customer service and teamwork in a restaurant or dining environment; maintain clean and safe food preparation, kitchen, and dining areas; support daily restaurant operations and service flow; and perform basic food preparation and packaging orders during busy periods.
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To qualify for the Work Experience Trainee-Food Service at Goodwill Southern California position, applicants should have: Must be pre-qualified for a Goodwill SoCal work experience program.
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Work Experience Trainee-Food Service at Goodwill Southern California is based in 1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Goodwill Southern California has listed this Work Experience Trainee-Food Service role as on-site.
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Candidates for Work Experience Trainee-Food Service at Goodwill Southern California should have intern.
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Key skills for Work Experience Trainee-Food Service at Goodwill Southern California include Customer Service; Food Safety; and Sanitation.
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Work Experience Trainee-Food Service at Goodwill Southern California is part of the hospitality & catering job category on Recrutus.
About Goodwill Southern California
Goodwill Southern California operates as a non-profit organization headquartered in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to transforming lives through the power of work. The entity serves individuals facing disabilities or vocational challenges, alongside businesses, by delivering education, training, work experience, and job placement services. Each year, the organization prepares and places thousands of people into sustainable employment through a network of programs including Career Resource Centers, WorkSource Centers, and specialized initiatives for the Deaf, youth, and veterans. These services operate across three campuses and multiple centers throughout Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
The organization's mission is financially supported by revenue generated from more than 80 retail stores and 25 freestanding attended donation centers. Financially, 95 percent of the budget is allocated directly to programs and services rather than administrative overhead. In addition to workforce development, Goodwill Southern California demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship, having diverted 100 million pounds of reusable or recyclable goods from landfills in the previous year. This operational model ensures that resources are maximized for community impact while maintaining a focus on sustainability and economic opportunity for residents across Southern California.
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