At the San Diego Rescue Mission, we are driven by a profound belief in compassion, service, and the transformative power of Jesus' love. Our mission goes beyond charity; it is a calling to love our neighbors and provide hope and healing to those experiencing homelessness. We are committed to creating a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring that our programs serve as safe havens for men, women, and children in need.

We are looking for a passionate follower of Jesus, who is a skilled cook, driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact in our community. If you possess the skills to inspire and lead with a servant-heart and you are an excellent cook, who can rally teams of staff and volunteers to provide dignity and respect to those experiencing homelessness through a meal, then the San Diego Rescue Mission invites you to join our team as a Cook.

As a Cook, you will be an integral part of our Kitchen Team, playing a pivotal role in caring for our students and guests. Your primary responsibilities will include leading a team of staff and volunteers, planning, preparing and cooking meals, opening and closing the kitchen and ensuring compliance with food handling standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals for our community.
• Open and close the kitchen facility, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Manage and train kitchen staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage inventory effectively.
• Ensure compliance with food handling regulations and health and safety standards.
• Engage with the community and participate in our mission to serve the homeless.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional cooking experience.
• Special License/Certification: Current Food Handler's card, C.A. Driver's license
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations, staff, and volunteers.
• A strong passion for serving others and making a difference in the community.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.

This position's pays $20 per hour

EEO Statement
The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian ministry. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (which included breastfeeding, or a medial condition related to breastfeeding), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran's status, pregnancy, medication condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

However, as a registered non-profit religious organization, SDRM does reserve the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e (a)), SDRM has the right to, and does hire only candidates who agree with SDRM's Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.

Background Check DisclaimerSDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM, as part of your conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.
You will be provided the following notifications as an example:
1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the company's intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.
2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed.

Drug Screen Disclaimer SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such, we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation, we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal marijuana, along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

E-VERIFY Statement
San Diego Rescue Mission participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.