Food Service / Cook

My Place Home For The Homeless • Buffalo, NY

26d • $17 - $19

About The Position

We are seeking a diligent and experienced Food Service Cook to join our team with a focus on creating a positive dining experience for the residents and guests of My Place Home. This role involves preparing, cooking, and serving food, maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment, and ensuring a high level of customer service.

Requirements

• Must be ServSafe Certified, either with a Food Handlers’ Certificate or more advanced
• At least 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen
• Must be able to read, use basic math skills to understand, and follow recipe measurements and proportions
• Constant standing, walking, bending, stretching, and repetitive motions
• Strong customer service skills with professionalism
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Able to work independently
• This position requires working 3 days a week for 6 hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective menus to meet operational needs and service levels
• Prepare menu items in advance according to the intake and events
• Possess the ability to create food items of various dietary preferences
• Restock kitchen for future use
• Maintain stock levels and organization in placing food orders
• Order food, supplies, and equipment to meet operational goals
• Assist in budget development and monitor costs
• Manage food deliveries and stock food items
• Duties of the role are subject to change.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Opportunity for advancement
• Free uniforms
• employer sponsored health insurance (employee only)
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed