AM Cook

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver • Denver, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing and directing others in all aspects of meal preparation, executing and maintaining an efficient, economical, and nutritious food service program for the shelter. The Cook will receive and supervise food donations, make arrangements for storage, and assist with food production and presentation for daily menu items and special events. Key responsibilities include monitoring the highest standard of quality in meal production, ensuring kitchen sanitation and safety regulations are observed, monitoring costing of raw materials, portion control, waste, and maintaining inventory levels. The role also involves overseeing and assisting in training volunteers, driving an Agency van to pick up, load/unload, and deliver food supplies, and supporting Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values, and Code of Ethics. The position requires maintaining confidentiality of client and agency information, regular and predictable attendance, and using creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.

Requirements

• Institutional and restaurant experience as well as a good working knowledge of commercial food preparation and production standards including sanitation safety standards.
• Good working knowledge of all commercial grade kitchen equipment.
• The ability to be able to function independently and maintain self-sufficiency with minimal supervision.
• Express excellent interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and willingness to shift priorities as needed.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and/or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or directs others in all aspects of meal preparation.
• Executes and maintains an efficient, economical and nutritious food service program for the shelter.
• Receives and supervises the food donations and makes arrangements for the storage of food products and other materials necessary to the food service operations.
• Assists with food production and presentation of daily menu items and special events.
• Monitors that only the highest standard of quality is maintained in the production of the daily meals.
• Monitors that all kitchen sanitation and safety regulations are observed at all times.
• Monitors costing of needed raw materials.
• Monitors portion control, waste and maintains appropriate levels of needed inventory.
• Oversees and assists in training of volunteers.
• Drives Agency van to designated sites to pick up, load/unload and deliver food supplies.
• Supports, promotes and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values and Code of Ethics.
• Reflects Catholic Charities’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.

Benefits

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is in included.)
• Sabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave.
• Sign on bonus of $500 after 30 days of successful employment in the Kitchen.
• Retention bonus $500 every 6 months for all Kitchen employees in good standing.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED