Food Service Attendant/Chef

Buffalo City Mission • Buffalo, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Buffalo City Mission is seeking a Food Service Attendant/Cook for a full-time position at our women’s shelter in Buffalo, NY. This role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to serve with purpose, rooted in faith and compassion, to help change lives. Buffalo City Mission is dedicated to serving men, women, and families facing challenges, offering them shelter, support, and the chance to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

Requirements

• High School degree or GED minimum.
• Minimum of 5 years culinary experience.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• SERV Safe certified.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and MSDS information.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• In the midst of a mature walk with Jesus Christ and able to articulate belief.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup.
• Assign tasks and duties, supervise attendants, cooks, stewarding, volunteers, and specialty department coordinators.
• Assist in menu planning, ordering and implementation of donations from outside resources working to create a nutritional and healthy menu.
• Maintain an open relationship with all vendors, and donation providers through deliveries and communication.
• Resolve any issues as they arise. Bring issues to the attention of the Director of Food Services.
• Hold staff accountable and ensure all staff are adhering to all policies and procedures.
• Maintain control of the kitchen to ensure that all tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Uphold all safety practices including (FIFO), dating, rotation, proper storage, rapid cooling and reheating, and inspection of raw and cooked items as well as food in production to guarantee that highest quality products are prepared and served to customers.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, report repairs and additional kitchen maintenance as needed.
• Maintain all kitchen reports, such as all temperature logs and meal counts.
• Always uphold a clean environment and in a state of readiness for any and all inspections.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with a single-high premium paid in full by the employer
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options

What This Job Offers

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