Cook
About the role
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, through its agency Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston, builds communities that care for all people. This position is located in Hornell, NY.
Responsibilities
- Prepares meals for the community soup kitchens
- Develops nutritious menus
- Responsible for inventory of food and supplies to report to Operations Director
- Responsible for ordering or purchasing food for both kitchens
- Captivates and directs volunteers that support the community kitchens
- Follows Department of Health regulations for food preparation, serving, and storage
- Conducts daily temperature testing on the refrigerator and freezers; maintains tracking log
- Maintains cleanliness of both kitchens’ workspace and appliances
- Reports any necessary repairs or issues to Operations Director
- Conducts quality inspection prior to each meal service to ensure safety and adequate amount of savory food is served
- Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
- Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training, and attendance at conferences and workshops
- Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan, including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
- Completes other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- L1 Certification (Food Handler in Charge) from National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe
- Minimum of three years experience cooking for large numbers
Qualifications
- Relevant years of experience and education will be considered
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Compliance
Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.
Top Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
- Generous time off package and work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives