Cook - Residential Dining

UMOM New Day Centers • Phoenix, AZ

8h • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

UMOM New Day Centers serves over 300,000 meals each year to clients experiencing homelessness who are temporarily living in our emergency shelters. The Cook position contributes to UMOM's mission to restore hope, rebuild lives, and end homelessness by cooking and creating meals in the area of Residential Dining. This is an intermediate-level position requiring knowledge and skills of best practices in a kitchen, experience in basic and intermediate-level cooking methods, and the ability to prepare and organize all aspects needed for meal service. The Cook has demonstrated experience in team leadership and inventory processes and procedures. This individual will create a sanitary and organized environment and will practice and abide by Maricopa County Health codes to ensure food is safe for our clients and customers. The Cook understands a positive, team-focused approach is the best way to keep a fast-paced kitchen running smoothly and is excited to contribute to ensuring this type of work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, preferred
• Minimum two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking in a fast-paced food service environment required
• Experience with inventory process and procedures preferred
• Current Maricopa Food Handler's card or the ability to obtain one
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to clear the Central Registry Screening from the Department of Child Safety & Adult Protective Services.
• Ability to comply with and pass all required background check and drug screening requirements, including but not limited to pre-employment and random drug screening as required/requested.
• This position is classified as a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Performs culinary skills and techniques including roasting, sauteing, sauce production, batch cooking, gourmet salads, and common side dishes.
• Leads kitchen tasks of ingredient preparation, labeling and proper storage of food in containers, and countertop cleaning.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at all stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Exhibits knowledge of proper food storage, rotation, and disposal in accordance with Food safety standards.
• Exhibits working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and experience in menu modification.
• Ensures food production at UMOM kitchens maintains food quality, accurate portion control, consistency of recipes, and timely delivery in accordance with established meal schedules/menus.
• Maintains well-organized kitchens reflective of the safety standards established by UMOM and in accordance with all safety and sanitation standards per Maricopa County Health codes/the health department.
• Assists with the back-of-house training portion of the Homegrown student program.
• Operates with speed, efficiency and consistent mindfulness towards kitchen organization and sanitation in a fast-paced production-kitchen environment.
• Communicates daily with kitchen staff to gain continuous feedback.
• Assists with inventory of all program supplies and works with Culinary Enterprise and Residential Dining Managers to manage all related expenses as needed.
• Articulately represents UMOM to the trainees, community, businesses, and social service organizations.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by Leadership.

Benefits

• FREE Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability & Life Insurance/AD&D plans.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with Employer Match
• Legal Services
• Professional Development Fund and more.

What This Job Offers

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