Cook-Part Time
27 days ago
Hollywood
Job Description Would you like to make a difference in the lives of those in the greatest of need? Imagine how it would feel to know that you have helped to transform somebody’s life. ABOUT US The Caring Place (@Miami Rescue Mission & Broward Outreach Centers) is a leading provider of services to the homeless and needy of South Florida. We are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our team. The Caring Place provides emergency shelter, residential programs, job training, education & computer literacy classes, healthcare, transitional housing, permanent housing, employment opportunities for homeless men, women, and children as well as programs for “at-risk” youth. We are currently seeking a PT Cook in the Broward Outreach Centers in Hollywood, FL, JOB SUMMARY The Cook reports to the Kitchen Supervisor and is responsible for food preparation, storage, handling and serving in an institutional type setting. CORE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepares nutritious meals for residents in our Centers, • Ensures that daily inventory levels are maintained, and notifies supervisors when inventory is low, • Uses perishable items before other food items, • Ensures that cooler and freezer are stocked in an orderly manner to facilitate “first in, first out” system, • Practices proper food handling procedures, • Keeps supervisor informed of any and all incidents in a timely manner, • Shows enthusiasm in being a part of the Food Service team, • Greets clients and staff in a pleasant manner, • Takes pride in work performed and serves clients in a respectful and pleasant manner, • Abides by The Caring Place (TCP) guidelines, policies and procedures, • Will lead and/or participate in devotions, prayers, or other ministry activities ex. outreach events, • Must be in agreement with and sign The Caring Place Statement of Faith, • Requires a High School diploma or GED, and a minimum of 1 year of experience preparing meals in an industrial kitchen, • Must have a valid Food Handlers Permit, • Must have good interpersonal skills in order to communicate with all levels of staff, residents, and volunteers, and to deal with complex personalities of recovering adults, • Must know basic math to calculate recipes for large groups, • Will work in the kitchen, dining room, food warehouse, and outside areas that may be climate-controlled, hot, steamy, cold, damp, wet, slippery, freezing, humid, noisy, dirty, dusty, or greasy., • May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and machinery, hot and cold equipment and water, • Must be able to sit for extended periods, and have the ability to lift and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, • Must also be able to taste, touch, see, hear and speak, in order to perform essential job duties and interact with staff and the general public, • Must also be able to move around as needed to perform essential job dutiesPERKS AND BENEFITS, • Day off for Birthday/Work Anniversary, • Employee Discounts, • Holidays (12), • Paid Time Off, • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, GAP and Health Savings Account), • Company Paid Life insurance