Cook 1

GAP Ministries • Tucson, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook 1 works with the executive chef & chef de cuisine, making sure that all meals are prepared correctly and that meals get to their specific locations in a timely manner for all programs. The Cook1 helps develop recipes, plan menus and prepare food in collaboration with the executive chef and other workers in the kitchen. Culinary instruction in Servsafe & life skills training will be required to perform.

Live out and support the mission and core values of GAP Ministries in your daily work, reflecting compassion, purpose, and service to others.
Serve as a positive example of our culture by practicing servant leadership, communicating with care, showing respect, taking responsibility, acting with integrity, working as a team, and maintaining a hopeful, encouraging attitude.
Honor GAP Ministries’ Code of Conduct and Ethics and faithfully protect the privacy and confidentiality of those we serve in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Requirements

• Two years’ experience in working in a food service environment or experience with NSLP, CACFP, or any other government assistance program.
• Must be at least 22 years old.
• Must be ServSafe certified and maintain ServSafe certification. Or obtain within 6 months.
• Be physically fit to perform job requirements and functions.
• Have personal attitude, conduct and standards representing those qualities and values reflected in the ministry that young adults and others can respect and emulate.
• Be able to respect and work cooperatively with a variety of persons, including coworkers, members of the board, food program clients, representatives of social service agencies, the public, volunteers, and parents of GAP young adults.
• Have the ability to stay calm in tense situations and utilize common sense and logic.
• Successfully pass FBI fingerprint clearance check and procure a Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Successful clearance of Criminal Background Check(s), Central Registry in Arizona and any state(s) lived in within 5 years of hire, Driving Record
• Provide one personal reference checks of those listed on application as well as one business reference and verification of last 2 years of employment.
• Have a current driver license and meet the insurability requirements of GAP Ministries.
• Provide 39-month safe driving record (MVR) from Department of Motor Vehicles and meet the insurability requirements of GAP Ministries.
• Must pass mandatory drug screen as required by GAP Ministries and/or appropriate licensing authority.

Responsibilities

• Help the Executive Chef plan, prepare, deliver, and serve all meals which include but are not limited to mobile meals, catering events, schools or sites and GAP Kitchen.
• Maintain and assist in always keeping the kitchen clean, which includes but it is not limited to: washing dishes, utensils, and pans; cleaning and mopping the prep area, cooking area, serving area, and dining room.
• Have knowledge of and maintain current knowledge of but not limited to health compliance regulations, ServSafe regulations, and NSLP, CACFP, and Summer School Feeding Guidelines.
• Able to assist in managing emergency situations, such as staff or customer complaints, insufficient inventory, and being understaffed.
• Ensuring day care food gets properly portioned & cooked.
• Ensure mobile meals are prepared accurately and on time.
• Assist as directed with any and all catering events. This includes La Frontera.
• Assist with the preparation and set up of the employee dining room “gap kitchen”.
• Be aware of sourcing ingredients to minimize waste and maximize food cost efficiency.
• Assist the Executive Chef & chef de cuisine in processing food for future feedings and also for the foster care homes.
• Deliver meals and or snacks as needed.
• Assist with after school feeding as needed.
• Assist or develop menus that maximize food donations.
• Assist in ensuring that the organization food hygiene management system is fully understood by all the volunteers, students, and interns.
• Assist in regular audits and monitoring of Kitchen Service area to ensure complete adherence to agreed policies.
• Assist in providing an environment of training in Kitchen Service areas for regulations, policies, and safety compliance.
• Assist in maintaining records of training, testing, audits, and inspections.
• Develop, prepare and monitor production of ready to eat program for foster care homes.
• Motivate and assist in leading volunteers, students, and staff to promote a positive environment.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions when available.
• Represent GAP to the public in a positive, professional, and responsible manner; this includes other staff members, interns, volunteers and/or students.
• Personally grow in leadership and spiritual life as outlined on current annual review.
• Follow agency chain of command in a responsible and supportive manner. Be able to accept constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Comply with GAP Ministries and state confidentiality policy.
• Perform other appropriate tasks as assigned by Executive Chef, Sous chef, or President.

What This Job Offers

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