Cook II

About the role

The Cook II is responsible for preparing and cooking meals in the Mission’s Centralized Kitchen and ensuring that the prep and cooking areas, pantries, freezer, and fridges, are clean and organized and adhere to all food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled: Monday - Friday; 7:00AM – 3:30PM
• Receive meals from the central kitchen and prepare them for lunch and dinner service.
• Prepare weekend meals for all program locations.
• Plan and prepare breakfast meals.
• Ability to work between various program locations.
• Able to work between various program locations.
• Ensure that kitchen workers are adhering to health and safety requirements.
• Ensure that dishes, cookware, and utensils are cleaned and sanitized properly.
• Assist with the unloading and proper storage of weekly deliveries.
• Meet with Manager weekly.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Work with CM and support service manager to schedule and facilitate work therapy for the guests.
• Attend & participate in all Mission, Division, and Department meetings and training, as required.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary degree or certification is strongly preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience in a food service or commercial kitchen environment.
• Prior experience in a non-profit setting highly preferred.
• Valid Serve Safe Certificate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License and be able to meet the standards of the Mission driver criteria required, including but not limited to:
• Clean driving record.
• Have a License for at least one year.
• No current suspensions or revocations.
• At least 21 years of age.

Qualifications

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.
• Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer.
• Participates in team devotions as schedule permits.
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Mission’s Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations.
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors.

Benefits

• All regular full-time employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Basic Life Plan – 100% company paid
• Voluntary Products including Life, AD&D, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health – 100% company paid
• 4 weeks of paid vacation (accrued)
• Accrued paid sick time
• 10 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Personal Day and Birthday holiday
• Retail retirement benefits w/ company match
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

Pay

$21.89 Hourly to $30.65 Hourly