Head Cook

Job Summary

To maintain a team atmosphere in order to minister to shelter guests, volunteers, and staff through nutritious and attractive meals.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain Health Department standards for cleanliness in kitchens at all times.
• Follow posted weekly Kitchen Menus as listed.
• Get permission from Food Service Administrator before making any changes to the menu.
• Stock kitchen & walk-ins, maintain adequate, efficient inventory for weekly preparation of meals, ensuring that staff cooks have what is needed to prepare meals from menu.
• Prepare and serve nutritious and attractive meals to the shelter guests, staff and volunteers.
• Oversee the appropriate number of sack lunches are made fresh daily.
• Promote unity among kitchen staff and shelter staff to maintain good relationships.
• Report to and problem solve with Food Service Administrator.
• Keep kitchen organized along with keeping the coolers and freezers clean and organized.
• Keep at least two (2) weeks inventory of stock in the kitchen and walk-ins.
• Turn in weekly inventory to Food Services Administrator.
• Maintain meal counts, log sheets and attendance on computer daily.
• Record Food donations per Mission approved policies when appropriate.
• Host volunteers during shift and also orient new volunteers to serve or bring meals.
• Oversee meals and planning for special events and holidays.
• Work a holiday if deemed necessary by the Food Service Administrator or to cover for absences.
• Oversee kitchen operations and approved procedures in Administrator's absence.
• Seek to exemplify Jesus Christ daily and be prepared to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

City Union Mission Requirements

• Be a born-again, mature Christian able to clearly communicate the Gospel as opportunities arise during the workday.
• (1 Peter 2:21, 3:15)
• Have a desire to serve the Lord through widely varied responsibilities to advance ministry to those currently homeless, and the urban poor of Kansas City, with a compassionate heart.
• Agree to City Union Mission's Statement of Ministry:
• Be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, as expressed by personal testimony and conduct.
• Be a member in good standing of a recognized protestant, evangelical church for one year or more.
• Have a genuine concern for the ministry of City Union Mission.
• Have a minimum of one year of sobriety from alcohol and drugs and six months from tobacco.
• Agree to abstain from alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and tobacco while employed by City Union Mission.
• Have a lifestyle that is free of sexual sin as clearly defined in the Bible.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Willing and able to supervise clients or volunteers while at the same time training them for employment.
• Have or obtain a Manager's level Food Safety certification from either the Health Department or ServSafe within 90 days of employment as a condition of continued employment.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Able to work cooperatively with other staff members, including shelter staff.
• Have the highest standards of hygiene and a thorough knowledge of Health Department standards.

Education And Experience

• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have quantity cooking experience and must love to cook.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing for 8-hour shifts.
• Ability to use repeating motion with wrists, arms, and shoulders.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs unassisted and must obtain assistance with equipment or co-worker for weights over 50lbs.
• Willing to work in a hot kitchen environment.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to commute to our campuses in Kansas City.