COOK

Union Rescue Mission•Los Angeles, CA

17d

About The Position

Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness. Prepare quality meals for any of the three meals served every day of the week (up to 300+ meals per shift) and special events. This position frequently works alongside program residents and volunteers and is expected to be totally immersed in the day-to-day operations involved with running an institutional kitchen while practicing safe food handling standards and procedures. Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience (school cafeteria, prison, shelter) in preparing food for large volumes of people, preferred.
Must be Serve-safe certified or certified with National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP).
Minimum of 1 year of culinary school or similar vocational training, preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Must be able to operate kitchen equipment properly.
Must possess excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cooking and serve meals.
Food prepared must meet quality and Serve-safe standards for taste, temperature (doneness) and visual appeal.
Use all equipment in a safe manner according to proper procedures – stove, title skillet, kettle, convection ovens, can openers, knives, steam tables, ice wands, trash compactor, carts)
Organizing storage rooms, food racks, labeling and dating and properly rotating food in coolers.
Take inventory and check orders that arrive from the warehouse.
Follow opening and closing procedures (i.e., ovens turned off, doors locked, all food properly stored)
Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas.
Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
Periodically visits dining area when it is open to welcome guest.
Provide direction to volunteers & apprentices.
Supervise any individuals that are working on your shift.
Train others on safety, food preparation & cooking, as needed.
Displays constant behavior in Christian ministry.
Keep close communication with Chaplains regarding program participants.
Develop & maintain relationships with ministry & volunteers.
Conduct other tasks and projects as assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor.
Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.
Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.