Cook

Description

At Families in Transition, we’re on a mission to Prevent and Break the Cycle of Homelessness. Our mission moves us to empower people and we do that by providing dignified housing, by delivering comprehensive and innovative solutions, by developing collaborative relationships with our clients and partners, and by creating opportunities for donors and volunteers committed to making a difference where they live and work. Families in Transition is currently looking for a Cook to join our team 

Job Summary: 

The Cook will be responsible for safely and efficiently planning and preparing healthy meals for the agency’s residents. This role assists with daily activities such as provide meal service to residents and maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas. The successful Cook will ensure full compliance with nutritional standards, internal procedures and government regulations while preparing and serving foods and beverages to all residents.

Essential Functions: 

• Ensure the highest standards of food safety and sanitation are always met; adhere to proper processes and procedures.
• Utilize agency resources to prepare meals that support a healthy lifestyle, while considering cost effectiveness and budget; maintain food, sanitation and safety standards in all activities. 
• Receive deliveries and orders, reconcile invoices; put product away in timely fashion, first in/first out (ensure inventory is rotated).
• Ensure economical use of resources/food, including proper storage, labeling, and use of leftovers.
• Maintain record of refrigeration temperatures/sanitation/dish washer/chemical levers, take correct action as needed – twice daily as required.
• Take inventory and stock food and other related supplies as needed.
• Attend related trainings as needed.
• Operate and clean a variety of specialized food service equipment, i.e. coffee maker, automatic dishwasher, commercial ovens and mixer, meat slicer, etc.
• Maintain sanitary environment in kitchen and stock room at all times. Ensure inspection ready at all times.
• Report any safety, sanitary or other concerns to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Provide direction as necessary to volunteers – ensure activities adhere to set processes and procedures, including food safety, sanitation and cleanliness.
• Provide courteous service to all customers and residents; demonstrate empathy and a desire to help others.
• Ensure to adhere to safety attire requirements; including proper footwear, hair nets, and other requirements.
• Assume lead role in kitchen when Chef is not at work.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Generous PTO policy, accrual beginning on date of hire
• 9 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Verizon wireless cell phone discount
• Working Advantage/ Tickets at Work benefit program
• 30% employee discount at Outfitters Thrift Store

Position: Full time

*Families In Transition is equal employment opportunity employer*

Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Education/Experience/Certificates/Licenses):

• 2 years’ experience in volume service kitchen (knife skills, meal preparation, cooking)
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures. 
• Ability to produce in excess of 600 meals daily.
• Demonstrated proficiency in excellent customer service.
• Basic understanding of Word and Excel.
• Must be willing to work occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 40lbs.