Cook, Lead AM

About the role

The Cook position at Catholic Charities is responsible for preparing and directing others in all aspects of meal preparation, maintaining an efficient and nutritious food service program, and supporting the shelter staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or directs others in all aspects of meal preparation.
• Executes and maintains an efficient, economical and nutritious food service program for the shelter.
• Receives and supervises the food donations and makes arrangements for the storage of food products and other materials necessary to the food service operations.
• Aids in food production and presentation of daily menu items and special events.
• Maintains the highest standard of quality in the production of the daily meals.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
• Maintains proper costing of needed raw materials.
• Maintains portion control, waste management, and appropriate inventory levels.
• Oversees and assists in training of volunteers.
• Drives Agency van to designated sites to pick up, load/unload, and deliver food supplies.
• Supports, promotes, and adheres to Catholic Charities' vision, mission, values, and Code of Ethics.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.

Requirements

• Institutional and restaurant experience as well as a good working knowledge of commercial food preparation and production standards including sanitation safety standards.
• Good working knowledge of all commercial grade kitchen equipment.
• The ability to function independently and maintain self-sufficiency with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, flexibility, and willingness to shift priorities as needed.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• The ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stands, walks, sits, reaches with hands and arms.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Works in a commercial kitchen with some extremes in temperatures.

Work Environment

• Performs work in a commercial kitchen, with some extremes in temperatures.
• Travel: Minimal within local area.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation & Benefits

• Training: Robust training curriculum provided within the first year of employment.
• Benefits: Extensive Paid Time Off, 15 Paid Holidays annually, 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution and match, and many more benefits.