Cook

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) is a Multi-faceted Community-Based Resource Center in West Baltimore that provides a Daily Meal serving Program 7 days a week to the Irvington Community. Job Placement, Case Management Services, Behavioral Health Services, Substance Use Services, Health Clinic, Benefits Eligibility Services, GED Program, Expungements, Computer Literacy, PNC Mobile Bank and ATM Access, and Monthly Workshops are provided to assist guests with the achievement of self-sufficiency.

Catholic Charities is currently looking for a part-time Cook at My Brother's Keeper.  The Cook performs daily cooking and meal preparation of large batches of food that will be served to our clients in a fast-paced environment. Position coordinates the overall daily operation of the kitchen, clean, assist other cooks and staff, and deliver food while following food health and safety procedures. The work schedule is Wednesday - Sunday, 8:30am-1:30pm.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures compliance with health regulations and protects products throughout the service cycle from
  receiving to service.
• Ensures that all food is prepared and served in accordance with safe food handling practices.
• Receives and properly stores food donations.
• Plans menus as required, ensures apportionments and good nutrition, and utilization of donated food.
• Orientates and trains kitchen workers to provide assistance with meal preparation, serving and clean up.
• Ensures that sanitary conditions are maintained and cleans areas and equipment.
• Maintains records and statistics associated with kitchen operations.
• Maintains proper inventory levels.
• Works independently focused on daily kitchen operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 - 2 years cooking experience in commercial kitchen/restaurant environment.

Certification/Licensure:

• Have valid ServSafe® Food Handler certification or obtain it within six months of employment and maintain certification thereafter.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Reliability by being punctual and maintaining consistent attendance.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with professional demeanor toward staff, clients, and
  volunteers.
• Ability to work with limited direction planning and organizing work assignments.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Must have the ability to maintain proper food safety requirements and standards.
• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.
• Basic Windows PC, web browsing (i.e., Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.), online training, and Microsoft
  Outlook skills required. Other Microsoft Office application knowledge, such as Word and Excel
  desired.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moving about accomplishing tasks or moving from one work site to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50lbs in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Occasional exposure to high and low temperatures.
• Due to essential nature of business, must have reliable means of transportation and be available for work, regardless of weather conditions.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution 
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

Salary : $18