Cook/ Shift Leader

This is a great full-time cook/shift leader position typically with 2 weekends off per month and daytime work hours.

The cook/shift leader is generally scheduled for 8 hours between 7 AM to 6 PM.

City Mission has outstanding health insurance plans with low cost to the employee.

10 paid holidays! Career growth opportunities.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Full-time position responsible to prep and serve meals and participate in safe kitchen operations while reporting to the Food Services Manager.

Work alongside residents/volunteers in planning, preparing and serving meals within assigned shift (breakfast, lunch and/or dinner).

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.

*Observe established health and safety standards and procedures, including those of Washington County Health Department, USDA and OSHA.

*Take and report meal counts daily.

*Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

*Christian with a ministry mindset, interested in ministering to the poor and homeless.

*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.

*Valid driver’s license.

*Knowledge of 12-steps/recovery/mental illness preferred.

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.

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.