Cook - Catholic Community Services : Job Details

Position Title: CookFLSA Classification: Non-ExemptFull or part-time status: Full-timeDepartment: Basic Needs - Salt LakeReports to: Kitchen ManagerHiring Range: $18.00-$23.75/hr. DOEDate written or last revised: February 2025Primary Function of PositionAs a Cook at St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall (SVDP), you will lead the preparation and serving of meals while ensuring the dining area is clean and well-maintained.Major Position Responsibilities* Meal Preparation and Planning: Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager and Lead Cooks to prepare and plan meals for SVDP and the other homeless resource centers.* Donation Management: Inform the Kitchen Manager or Lead Cooks of incoming donations.* Task Delegation: Delegate tasks to volunteers and others to ensure meals are ready for service.* Food Commodity Rotation: Maintain a first-in, first-out system to rotate food commodities.* Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative team environment among staff and volunteers.* Volunteer Coordination: Welcome and assign service positions to volunteers based on their abilities.* Training: Ensure dish-room positions are filled, and volunteers are adequately trained.* Equipment Reporting: Report any kitchen equipment problems to the Kitchen Manager or one of the Lead Cooks.* Cleanliness Standards: Uphold the cleanliness standards of the kitchen area and equipment.* Leftover Food: Properly store excess food and maintain cleanliness in the serving area and dish room.* Dining Area Closure: Coordinate with dining room coordinators to close and secure the dining area.* Kitchen Access Control: Enforce kitchen access restrictions to designated staff only during meal preparation.* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with Health Department regulations by staff and volunteers.* Meeting Participation: Regularly attend and contribute to staff meetings.* Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.Work Environment* The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, subject to varying temperatures. It may require caution in slippery conditions.* When operating equipment, you will work with personal protective equipment, including ear protection.* You'll be close to hot equipment and sharp objects within the kitchen.* Occasional local travel may be necessary.Physical Demands* This role involves extended periods of standing, safely lifting and moving objects weighing up to 100 lbs, and driving as part of the job.Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities* Food Handling: Must be familiar with safe food handling procedures.* Creativity and Flexibility: Exhibit creativity and flexibility in food preparation.* Volunteer Supervision: Proficiency in supervising large volunteer groups ranging from 10 to 30 individuals.* Delegation Skills: Strong delegation skills to effectively assign work tasks.* Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, especially when working with volunteers.* Problem Solving: Ability to address problem situations with tact and sensitivity.Education, Training, and Experience* High School diploma or equivalent experience.* Culinary school certificate or three years of industrial food preparation experience.* Experience in preparing large quantities of food.* Proficiency in nutritional meal planning.Background Screening Requirement* Must pass a national BCI/FBI background check.Licenses, certifications, and credentials* Maintain a current Salt Lake County food handler's permit.* Possess Serve Safe certification.* A current Utah driver's license and provide proof of auto insurance meeting minimum policy liability limits of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per incident. Additionally, be 21 years of age or older, maintain a clean driving record, and have the capacity to fulfill CCS vehicle safety standards.Position Status and Expected Schedule* This is a full-time, non-exempt position.* The typical schedule is Sunday through Wednesday from 9 AM - 7:30 PM.DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position with or without notice.CCS is an equal-opportunity employer.