Assistant Cook - Agape Service Project

ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SERVICES • Bellingham, WA

1d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Agape Assistant Cook, with the leadership and support of the Agape Service Project Director and Agape Head Chef, will work to serve the parish and school groups of Agape Service Project by managing the seasonal food service program. The Agape Head Chef and Agape Assistant Cook will work in collaboration to achieve all aspects of managing the kitchen.

Requirements

• A good example for youth and have a servant’s heart
• Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church
• Previous cooking experience
• Commitment to the mission and values of Agape Service Project
• Strong communication skills
• Be able to work well with and lead a wide range of ages, from youth to adults, and peers
• Have a passion for social justice and desire to build community with local farmworker families
• Ability to work under pressure in time constraints
• Must be able to lift, unload, move food and supplies (at least 25 pounds)
• Current CPR/First aid and Food Handlers required (or willingness to obtain prior to season)
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends

Responsibilities

• Work with the Agape team to accomplish the program mission and goals
• Build relationships while working with and serving the farmworker families, fellow staff, youth, adult leaders, and volunteers
• Implement food program and menu
• Recruit, train and supervise kitchen volunteers
• Order, receive, and store food and cleaning supplies in accordance with local health standards
• Use appropriate kitchen equipment including electrical and mechanical safely to follow local health standards
• Prepare and serve tasty meals and snacks based on menu in sufficient quantity, honoring allergies/dietary needs, minimizing waste, and when possible – prioritizing local, organic, fair-trade foods
• Monitor cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces, and kitchen area
• Log fridge and freezer temperatures and monitor dishwashers by logging the dishwasher temperature
• Work to build a hospitable environment for Agape groups
• As needed: support additional aspects of the Agape program (Food Bank, food distribution, spring planning efforts, etc.)

Benefits

• Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed