Who We Are :
Since 1948, The Rescue Mission of Roanoke has been on the mission of Helping Hurting People in Jesus Name. The Mission nourishes the mind, body, and spirit, through dedicated team members and volunteers that extend the compassion of Christ to our neighbors in need.
We are a non-profit, faith based, equal opportunity employer.
We hope you will join our team as we strive to make a direct impact on the community we serve!
Food Services Supervisors/Cook serve to assist with the successful operation of the Food Services Ministry while supporting the team members, guests, volunteers and local community through Christ-filled love and respect.
Hours of Availability:
Full-Time role with a unique schedule that will provide proper coverage to properly serve our guests. We serve Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 365 days/year including holidays.
3 Breakfast/Lunch shifts 4:30am 1:30pm
2 Lunch/Dinner shifts 11:00am 7:00pm
4-day weekend, every other week
Compensation : $16.00/hour (non-exempt)
Our Team Members should exhibit the following:
Possess a sincere love of Christ and maintain a Christian walk that is evident of that love.
Individuals must be willing to adhere to the Rescue Mission Code of Ethics.
Demonstrates a genuine interest in the safety and well-being of our guests and team members.
Understanding of volunteer engagement and ability to utilize and appreciate volunteers in daily tasks.
Strong work ethic and commitment to work as scheduled to include holidays and weekends as assigned.
Strong listening, as well as written & verbal communication skills to execute instructions, keep others informed and exhibit professionalism.
Demonstrated attention to detail/strong organizational skills to assist with multiple daily assignments and special projects.
Ambitious to exceed expectations.

Job Specific Qualifications:

• ServSafe certification; preferred or willing to obtain at company expense.
• Knowledge base of Kitchen Operation, Equipment, Volume Cooking, & Food Safety.
• Ability to adapt menu based on current donations.

Working knowledge of local community resources.

• Compliance with Food Safety & Service standards.
• Willing to work flexible schedules as needed (all shifts, weekends and holidays) .

Career Summary:
Serves in a variety of roles to provide seamless processes for providing meals to our guests and the local community. Ministers to the community by providing a safe, clean, and secure environment for food services. Performs food preparation and line cook duties as well as serves meals. Maintains freezer and assists in planning and organizing special events. Acting manager in Food Services Managers absence by providing support to the team members, guests, and volunteers. Dishwashing duties. Active engagement with volunteers, guests, team members, and the local community.
All Rescue Mission of Roanoke team members may be asked to complete other duties as assigned by the leadership/management. Expectation is to complete these assignments as requested.
Physical demands essential to performing the job duties of this position (not an all-inclusive list).

• Extensive periods of standing, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds; 100 pounds with assistance.
• Temperatures may vary depending on activity/events; indoor/outdoor exposure.
• Noise levels may vary depending on activity/event and/or location.
• Consistently - Communicating with others to exchange information; verbally and/or electronically.
• Frequent - Moving around to accomplish a task.
• Frequent exposure to cleaning with general chemicals.
• Occasional computer use; computer screen exposure.

The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.
We look forward to reviewing your qualifications!