Cook (Temporary) - Women's Operations

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Nashville Rescue Mission is activity seeking a temporary Cook to join our Women's Operations team. The Cook is responsible for organizing, managing, and coordinating all food service functions within the kitchen on their shift. This includes monitoring the service and quality of food, as well as the health compliance regulations and consumer satisfaction. Upholds the Mission Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct at all times. Are you the right person?

Position Schedule: 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a bi-weekly weekend rotation

Essential Duties:

1. Follows the written meal schedule as set by the Food Service Manager.
2. Communicates with Food Service Manager regarding surplus foods and issues related to meal planning.
3. Receives, stores, and manages supplies that are ordered and donated. Ensures food storage areas (pantry, refrigerators, and freezers) are sanitary and kept well organized in compliance with current health department guidelines and best practices.
4. Instructs staff, program participants, and volunteers in health department standards, food preparation methods, and cooking.
5. Oversees preparation and daily use of perishable foods.
6. Considers the special needs of children and expectant mothers in the daily preparation of foods.
7. Organizes each day’s food needs to make certain items needed are brought from storage areas when required.
8. Keeps Food Service Manager informed of kitchen problems and needs.
9. Oversees sanitation of dining room before and after meals.
10. Maintains knowledge of current health department regulations.
11. Maintains good work relationships with program participants, staff, and volunteers.
12. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of this position.

Other Duties:

1. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager.

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent; one year of food service experience preferred.
2. Excellent organizational and administrative skills are essential to job.
3. Proficient interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Must be a team player and have positive and optimistic attitude.
5. Proficient in computer skills.
6. Moderate reading and writing skills.

Physical Factors:

Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.