What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland?
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If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.
At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance starting your first day
- 401k plan including employer match
- Competitive Time Off Benefits
- Career Planning and Development
- And more!
- Pay range: $16.50 hourly
Program Statement:
As a part of our Emergency Services Assistance Program, St. Augustine Hunger Center is an outgrowth of the ministry and service of St. Augustine Church. This parish has a long history of service from it's beginning in 1860 when it welcomed an impoverished immigrant community. It provided food for the poor during the depression and hard economic times.
The Hunger Center was founded as part of that outreach over 50 years ago.
The Hunger Center not only provides meals but addresses other needs of the poor and the homeless such as, food, clothing, emergency funding for rent and utilities, furniture, appliances as well as advocation for those poor seeking medical help.
The Hunger center is a response to the human need. Our prayer is that with support and help of the larger community we will be able to serve needy people in accordance with our mission and as completely as possible.
Cook:
- Prepare Lunch and Dinner for St. Augustine Hunger Center Clients
- Plan Weekly/Monthly Menu's
- Assist the Manager in Ordering Food Needed for Meals
- Supervise Kitchen and Food Storage Areas and Maintain a Clean/Organized/Sanitized Environment
- Maintain ServSafe Certificate
Requirements:
- Combination of education and experience normally represented by a High School Diploma or equivalent and one to three years related professional experience.
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire if driving is warranted.
- Experience in food handling and preparation, kitchen management, and menu planning. Knowledge of recognized methods and skills in provision of good nutrition desired.
- Ability to monitor allocated food budget.
- Must have good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
- Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software preferred.
- Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and are subject to a Moving Vehicle Report (MVR) check through the Department of Motor Vehicles annually if driving is warranted. Any MVR grade of “unacceptable” is not permitted to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of Catholic Charities.
- Must provide a copy of driver’s license and have reliable means of transportation.
Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check
Learn More about Catholic Charities and our Programs by visiting:
- Overview | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)
- Service Areas | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.
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