What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook/Shift Leader position at Washington City Mission?
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible to prep and serve meals, and participating in safe kitchen operations, under the oversight of the Food Services Manager. Work alongside residents/volunteers in planning, preparing and serving meals within assigned shift (breakfast, lunch and/or dinner) at a professional level. Utilize safe food handling practices and standards in accordance with county health code.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and cook shift appropriate meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner). Make prep lists and execute prep for the next meal.
- Work alongside residential guests assigned to kitchen:
- Properly use, clean and store equipment.
- Put away orders and donations; ensure proper food handling and storage.
- Assist with menu planning as needed.
- Observe established health and safety standards and procedures, including those of Washington County Health Department, USDA and OSHA.
- Take and report meal counts daily.
- Attend meetings and perform other related duties as requested.
- Provide instruction, supervision and mentoring to Part Time/ Weekend cook staff.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Christian with a ministry mindset, interested in ministering to the poor and homeless, demonstrating Christ’s love
- Proper food handling, preparation, knowledge of cooking terms and techniques
- Able to cook tasty meals and follow instructions
- Good eye-hand motor skills: precise, careful, and safety conscious
- Computer literate, versed in internet web searching, email communications
- Good math skills as applicable to cooking
- Interpersonal skills, able to clearly communicate verbally and promote teamwork
- Able to work with diverse groups of people, treating all with dignity and respect
- Knowledge of 12-steps/recovery/mental illness preferred
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED
One year previous cooking experience
Servsafe certified or courses completed in sanitation with local health department
Additional coursework in food service or culinary arts preferred
Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%
Standing: Frequently Lifting: Frequently, up to 50 lbs
Reaching: Frequently Bending: Frequently
Climbing: Occasionally Eye-Hand Coordination: Continuously
The cook will perform the above on a rotational and ongoing basis
Requirement:
The City Mission is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and “ending homelessness one life at a time”. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Mission Statement. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:
- Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry activities of City Mission.
- Subscribe to City Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
- Adhere to the City Mission Employee Handbook.
Salary : $17