Food Ministry Associate

New Life Center•Fargo, ND

8d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Ministry Associate responsibilities include preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for shelter guests while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. This role requires a commitment to excellence in food preparation, sanitation, hospitality, and service ensuring that every meal reflects dignity while upholding the highest standards as well as contributing to a positive, respectful atmosphere within the shelter. At New Life Center, our work is grounded in our Christian mission and values. Each role contributes to the ministry and operations of the organization. We seek staff who are committed followers of Jesus Christ, aligned with our Statement of Faith, and who model our REAL values — Respectful, Encouraging, Accountable, and Loving — in their work and interactions.

Requirements

Personal, evident, and growing relationship with Christ.
Compassionate heart for those in need.
Willingness to serve others.
Desire to see the lost be transformed through the love of Christ.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
If in recovery, a minimum of one year of sustained recovery with active participation in a 12-step program is required; two or more years is preferred.
Ability to cook for large numbers.
Ability to motivate and coach individuals.
Ability to organize and prioritize duties.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills.
Ability to use independent judgment to accomplish goals.
Utilize creativity to create list of nutritious meals.
Knowledge of commercial kitchen operation
Willingness to learn and ability to take constructive criticism.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Position requires a lot of repetitive motion: lifting, pushing, and carrying.
Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Ability to work in areas with extreme heat conditions and frequent interaction with gas burners, heated equipment, grease, sharp machinery, and other at-risk conditions.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing meals while observing all food safety requirements.
Assist with meal planning to ensure that all donated food is used in a timely manner so that waste is minimized.
Help meet special dietary needs when appropriate.
Ensure the kitchen, walk in cooler/freezer, and storage areas are clean, organized, and safe.
Assist with inspection of all donated food items to determine quality of food, as required.
Maintain excellence in kitchen cleanliness, organization, and sanitation.
Follow all health department guidelines and regulations regarding proper food handling, sanitation, and safely.
Properly store food including proper labeling and rotating of all food.
Maintain required temperature logs for walk in cooler, freezer and meals.
Ensure safe use of all kitchen equipment; report any equipment related concerns immediately.
Work cooperatively with staff, volunteers, and shelter guests.
Provide guidance to volunteers and guests assisting in the kitchen.
Demonstrate compassion, patience, and respect in all guest interactions.
Uphold confidentiality, boundaries, and professional integrity at all times.
Other duties as assigned