Culinary Specialist

City Union Mission • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

City Union Mission is a Christian ministry serving men, women, and children facing homelessness, addiction, and poverty. The Culinary Specialist helps ensure food service ministers to shelter guests by providing nutritious, attractive meals in adequate quantities. The position requires availability for both morning and afternoon shifts: 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

The role maintains kitchen cleanliness and Health Department standards, follows posted weekly menus, helps prepare daily sack lunches, supervises cleanup by shelter guests and/or volunteers, and tracks meal counts and food donations. The employee may be asked to work a holiday when deemed necessary by the Food Service Administrator.

Employees must meet City Union Mission’s Christian and conduct requirements, including agreement with its Statement of Ministry. A Manager’s-level Food Safety certification from the Health Department or ServSafe must be obtained within 90 days of employment as a condition of continued employment. The role involves prolonged sitting or standing during 8-hour shifts, repetitive use of the wrists, arms, and shoulders, lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance, and working in a hot kitchen environment.

Requirements

• Be a born-again, mature Christian able to clearly communicate the Gospel as opportunities arise during the workday.
• Have a desire to serve the Lord through varied responsibilities supporting ministry to people experiencing homelessness and the urban poor of Kansas City, with a compassionate heart.
• Agree to City Union Mission’s Statement of Ministry.
• Be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, as expressed through personal testimony and conduct.
• Have been a member in good standing of a recognized Protestant, evangelical church for one year or more.
• Have a genuine concern for the ministry of City Union Mission.
• Have at least one year of sobriety from alcohol and illegal substances and six months of sobriety from tobacco.
• Agree to abstain from alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, and tobacco while employed by City Union Mission.
• Have a lifestyle free of sexual sin as defined in the Bible.
• Have or obtain a Manager’s-level Food Safety certification from the Health Department or ServSafe within 90 days of employment, as a condition of continued employment.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and have thorough knowledge of Health Department standards.
• Be available for both 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. shifts.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and obtain assistance from equipment or a coworker for weights over 50 pounds.
• Be willing to work in a hot kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Health Department cleanliness standards in the kitchens at all times.
• Follow posted weekly kitchen menus.
• Help prepare sack lunches daily.
• Supervise cleanup by shelter guests and/or volunteers.
• Track meal counts and record food donations.
• Work a holiday when deemed necessary by the Food Service Administrator.

Benefits

• 95% of the health insurance premium covered.
• Dental and vision insurance at a discounted rate.
• Health Reimbursement Account for employees who have other health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement account match.
• FSA and HSA options.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Over three weeks of PTO, with the opportunity to earn additional days off.
• Discount at City Thrift stores.
• Paid 30-minute lunch break.
• Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner available.

What This Job Offers

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